Objective To update evidence on the effects of breathing exercises (BEs) on ventilation,
exercise capacity, dyspnea, and quality of life (QoL) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (…

[Purpose] Smoking has a direct effect on the respiratory system. The rate of cigarette smoking
among young people has continued to increase steadily. The present study quantified and …

[Purpose] The multi-directional reach test (MDRT) is a simple, inexpensive, reliable and valid
screening tool for assessing the limits of stability in the anterorposterior and mediolateral …

Objective To determine effects of different modes of upper limb training on dyspnea and quality
of life of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) having different …

This study identified the effects of pursed-lip breathing (PLB), forward trunk lean posture (FTLP),
and combined PLB and FTLP on total and compartmental lung volumes, and ventilation …

Background. Abdominal obesity is a chronic condition that can contribute to impairments in
lung function, leading to increased risks for respiratory-related diseases. Body position is an …

[Purpose] This study aimed to compare maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory
pressure (MEP) values and muscle activity during MIP and MEP between chronic neck …

BACKGROUND: Chest wall motion is a vital component of the respiratory system. Body
position changes disturb joint orientation around the chest wall and results in performance …

Pursed-lip breathing (PLB) and forward trunk lean posture (FTLP) are commonly used to
relieve dyspnea and improve ventilation in a rehabilitation program. However, their effect on …

Objective To investigate the impacts of abdominal obesity and body position on kinematics
of the chest wall. Methods A cross-sectional design was conducted. Twenty abdominal …