Comparison of breathing patterns, pressure, volume, and flow characteristics of three breathing techniques to encourage lung inflation in healthy older people.

CONCLUSIONS: Substantial lung inflation could be achieved with any of the above-mentioned methods, although Vt was smaller with TF and the high inspiratory flow with this method may not inflate the lower lung. The high pressures and rapid breathing with TF could increase the sense of effort. Trials are needed to determine the clinical value of the different breathing exercises.
PMID: 29799307 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - May 25, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ubolsakka-Jones C, Tasangkar W, Jones DA Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research