Influence of posture on the ventilatory pattern and the thoraco-abdominal kinematics of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Conclusion: Sitting position without back support enhances the activation of respiratory muscles by increasing the tidal volume and supine position seems to favor lung deflation by increasing the expiratory time. It seems appropriate to adopt these positions to optimize the ventilation/perfusion relationship and physiotherapeutic intervention in different clinical conditions.
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Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - March 28, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Cavalcanti AG, Rattes Lima CS, Barros de Sá R, Reinaux CM, Braz Júnior DS, Teixeira AL, Dornelas de Andrade A, Marinho PE Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research