Use of breath stacking technique as a strategy for redistribution of regional chest wall volume in obese women

J. Barcelar, T. L. Melo, C. Dornelas, D. Brandão, C. Reinaux, G. Fregonezi, S. Bruno, A. Aliverti, A. Dornelas (Recife, Natal, Brazil; Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Respiratory physiotherapy in the intensive care unit and on the ward: breathing exercises and respiratory muscles
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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