Comparison of incentive spirometers on thoracoabdominal mechanics and inspiratory muscular activity in elderly

A. Lunardi, R. Barbosa, D. Paisani, C. Marques da Silva, D. Cano, C. Celso (Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - New insights in the physical assessment and therapy of respiratory patients
Session: New insights in the physical assessment and therapy of respiratory patients
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1182
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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