Can you cross-train the inspiratory muscles by repetitive isometric neck flexion?

W. Reid (Toronto, Canada), L. Melo (Toronto, Canada), M. Hanada (Nagasaki, Japan), K. Zabjek (Toronto, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Muscles and diaphragm, and quality improvement
Session: Muscles and diaphragm, and quality improvement
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2332
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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