The Manual Diaphragm Release Technique improves diaphragmatic mobility, inspiratory capacity and exercise capacity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised trial | Zendy

Taciano Rocha | Zendy; Helga Cecília Muniz de Souza | Zendy; Daniela Cunha Brandão | Zendy; Catarina Rattes | Zendy; Luana Carneiro Ribeiro | Zendy; Shirley Lima Campos | Zendy; Andréa Aliverti | Zendy; Arméle Dornelas de Andrade | Zendy

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The Manual Diaphragm Release Technique improves diaphragmatic mobility, inspiratory capacity and exercise capacity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised trial

Author(s) -

Taciano Rocha,

Helga Cecília Muniz de Souza,

Daniela Cunha Brandão,

Catarina Rattes,

Luana Carneiro Ribeiro,

Shirley Lima Campos,

Andréa Aliverti,

Arméle Dornelas de Andrade

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

journal of physiotherapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.615

H-Index - 68

eISSN - 1836-9553

pISSN - 1836-9561

DOI - 10.1016/j.jphys.2015.08.009

Subject(s) - medicine , diaphragm (acoustics) , diaphragmatic breathing , plethysmograph , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , surgery , anesthesia , physics , alternative medicine , pathology , acoustics , loudspeaker

In people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, does the Manual Diaphragm Release Technique improve diaphragmatic mobility after a single treatment, or cumulatively? Does the technique also improve exercise capacity, maximal respiratory pressures, and kinematics of the chest wall and abdomen?

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