Variability in diaphragm motion during normal breathing, assessed with b-mode ultrasound

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 43, Issue 12, 2013, Pages 927-931

  Harper, Caitlin J ^a   Shahgholi, Leili ^b   Cieslak, Kathryn ^b   Hellyer, Nathan J ^b   Strommen, Jeffrey A ^b   Boon, Andrea J ^b  

^a MAYO CLINIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^b MAYO CLINIC   (United States)

Author keywords

B mode ultrasound; Diaphragm; Low back pain

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; BREATHING; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY; DIAPHRAGM; ECHOGRAPHY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PHYSIOLOGY; REFERENCE VALUE; YOUNG ADULT;

ADULT; AGED; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDIES; DIAPHRAGM; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; REFERENCE VALUES; RESPIRATION; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84904013047     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2013.4931     Document Type: Article

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