Influence of Different Levels of Immersion in Water on the Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Pressure in Healthy Individuals: Observational Study

ConclusionThe results suggest that immersion at the level of the clavicles and xiphoid appendix alters lung function and respiratory muscle strength when compared with the values measured out of the water and immersed at the IC level in healthy individuals, demonstrating the influence of hydrostatic pressure on the respiratory system. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Physiotherapy Research International - September 1, 2013 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Armèle Dornelas Andrade, Jader Carneiro Júnior, Talita Lourdes Lins Melo, Catarina Souza Ferreira Rattes Lima, Daniella Cunha Brandão, Jacqueline Barcelar Tags: Research Article Source Type: research