The effect of unsupported arm elevations on regional chest wall volumes and thoracoabdominal asynchrony in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Conclusions: In patients with COPD, UAE in different planes similarly restricted the upper chest wall volume. Shoulder scaption and abduction significantly impaired TAA, ventilation, dyspnea, and arm fatigue compared with flexion. These results may help to select the appropriate UAE during physical activities. PMID: 33555228 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - February 8, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kruapanich C, Tantisuwat A, Thaveeratitham P, Lertmaharit S, Ubolnuar N, Chimpalee J, Mathiyakom W Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research

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