The Trunk Control Test: relations with respiratory muscle strength and peak expiratory cough flow
Conclusion: Trunk muscle function is associated with impairments on cough effectiveness which may increase the risk to develop chest infections. Interventions aiming to improve respiratory and trunk muscles function must be considered in stroke patients.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Messaggi Sartor, M., Marco, E., Neira-Fernandez, N., Ramirez-Fuentes, C., Boza, R., Duarte, E., Guillen-Sola, A. Tags: Physiotherapists Source Type: research
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