In normal subjects bracing impairs the function of the inspiratory muscles

European Respiratory Journal

Volumn 13, Issue 5, 1999, Pages 1078-1085

  Prandi, E ^a   Couture, J ^a   Bellemare, F ^a  

^a CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE L UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL   (Canada)

Author keywords

Chest wall mechanics; Diaphragm; Phrenic nerve stimulation; Respiratory muscle

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; BREATHING MUSCLE; DIAPHRAGM; FEMALE; FUNCTIONAL RESIDUAL CAPACITY; HUMAN; INSPIRATORY CAPACITY; MALE; MECHANICS; MUSCLE FUNCTION; NERVE STIMULATION; NORMAL HUMAN; PHRENIC NERVE; PLETHYSMOGRAPHY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; THORAX WALL;

ADULT; DIAPHRAGM; FEMALE; FUNCTIONAL RESIDUAL CAPACITY; HUMANS; MALE; MUSCLE CONTRACTION; PHRENIC NERVE; PLETHYSMOGRAPHY; POSTURE; RESPIRATORY FUNCTION TESTS; RESPIRATORY MECHANICS; RIBS;

EID: 0033038769     PISSN: 09031936     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1034/j.1399-3003.1999.13e23.x     Document Type: Article

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