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The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on respiratory function
[Purpose] In this study, we aimed to determine which typical postures or an arm-supported posture were more comfortable and conducive to respiratory function, during seated defecation. [Participants and Methods] In 73 healthy adults, we measured and compared respiratory function and subjective conte...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7192740/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32425350 http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.32.332 |
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author | Tashiro, Daisuke Nakahara, Masami Kitajima, Eiji Haraguchi, Kenzo |
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description | [Purpose] In this study, we aimed to determine which typical postures or an arm-supported posture were more comfortable and conducive to respiratory function, during seated defecation. [Participants and Methods] In 73 healthy adults, we measured and compared respiratory function and subjective contentment associated with 3 sitting defecation postures: upright, forward-leaning, and arm-supported forward-leaning. [Results] Vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), and subjective comfort were significantly greater in the arm-supported forward-leaning position than in the other 2 positions. [Conclusion] The arm-supported forward-leaning position for defection increased the VC and was subjectively comfortable. Moreover, the high MEP in this position, compared with the other 2 positions, may have facilitated strain. A detailed examination of the cause for the observed increase in comfort was beyond the scope of this study; therefore, this effect requires further investigation. |
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spelling | pubmed-71927402020-05-18 The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on respiratory function Tashiro, Daisuke Nakahara, Masami Kitajima, Eiji Haraguchi, Kenzo J Phys Ther Sci Original Article [Purpose] In this study, we aimed to determine which typical postures or an arm-supported posture were more comfortable and conducive to respiratory function, during seated defecation. [Participants and Methods] In 73 healthy adults, we measured and compared respiratory function and subjective contentment associated with 3 sitting defecation postures: upright, forward-leaning, and arm-supported forward-leaning. [Results] Vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), and subjective comfort were significantly greater in the arm-supported forward-leaning position than in the other 2 positions. [Conclusion] The arm-supported forward-leaning position for defection increased the VC and was subjectively comfortable. Moreover, the high MEP in this position, compared with the other 2 positions, may have facilitated strain. A detailed examination of the cause for the observed increase in comfort was beyond the scope of this study; therefore, this effect requires further investigation. The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2020-05-01 2020-05 /pmc/articles/PMC7192740/ /pubmed/32425350 http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.32.332 Text en 2020©by the Society of Physical Therapy Science. Published by IPEC Inc. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives (by-nc-nd) License. (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) |
spellingShingle | Original Article Tashiro, Daisuke Nakahara, Masami Kitajima, Eiji Haraguchi, Kenzo The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on respiratory function |
title | The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on
respiratory function |
title_full | The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on
respiratory function |
title_fullStr | The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on
respiratory function |
title_full_unstemmed | The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on
respiratory function |
title_short | The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on
respiratory function |
title_sort | effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on
respiratory function |
topic | Original Article |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7192740/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32425350 http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.32.332 |
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