None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others(Exercise/Training) : The diaphragm breathing is characterized by the abdominal and lateral ribcage expansion is more apparent than the superior thoracic expansion during inspinration. Subjects
Sponsors
Yonsei University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects with upper chest breathing pattern characterized by anterosuperior thoracic expansion greater than the abdominal and lateral costal expansion during inspiration were recruited. Two examiners who were physical therapists with 2 and 5 years of research or clinical experiences in physical therapy determined the inclusion criteria through the observation. Two examiners checked 10 inspirations and agreement between both examiners was required.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects with spinal or chest surgeries, clinical abnormalities of the thoracic cage or vertebral column, acute or chronic neuromusculoskeletal pain in any other body area, and respiratory and cardiac illness were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ribcage elevation distance;Chest expansion;Diaphragm thickness;Superficial cervical flexor muscles activities | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Inter- & Intra-rater reliability of Ribcage elevation distance | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactSil-ah Choi
Yonsei University
Outcome results
None listed