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Effects of breathing exercises on lung capacity and muscle activities of elderly smokers
[Purpose] Elderly smokers have a reduced chest diameter due to weakening of the respiratory muscles, and this results in decreased ventilation, leading to a vicious circle. Therefore, the present study investigated the effects of an intervention program to enhance the pulmonary function and muscle a...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Society of Physical Therapy Science
2016
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4932035/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27390394 http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.28.1681 |