Clinical Changes of Respiratory Parameters in Institutionalized Older Adults after a Physiotherapy Program Combining Respiratory and Musculoskeletal Exercises

Clinical Changes of Respiratory Parameters in Institutionalized Older Adults after a Physiotherapy Program Combining Respiratory and Musculoskeletal Exercises

Nowadays pulmonary diseases are an increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality. Diaphragmatic breathing is a controlled-breathing technique that aims to optimize thoracoabdominal movements. The aim of this study was to apply a respiratory and musculoskeletal physiotherapy program in inst...

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Main Authors: Anna Arnal-Gómez, Manuel Saavedra-Hernández, Antonio Martinez-Millana, Gemma V. Espí-López
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
breathing exercises
respiratory function tests
older adults
residential facilities
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/9/1680

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