Respiratory system adaptations relative to pulmonary function in response to a treatment program muscle using the Global Posture Reeducation method

Introduction: Nowadays, several treatments with the aim of improving the posture include the Global Postural Reeducation (GPR). This method presents a special concern with the respiratory muscle reeducation and has been shown its positive influence on respiratory mechanics. Objective: The proposal o...

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Autores: Guimarães, Élcio Alves, Alkmim, Danila Naves, Nascimento, Mariana Carla, Boaventura, Cristina de Matos, Magazoni, Valéria Sachi
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE)
Repositorio:Revista Conscientiae Saúde (Online)
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.periodicos.uninove.br:article/3917
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/3917
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Muscle stretching exercises
Posture
Respiratory system.
Exercícios de alongamento muscular
Postura
Sistema respiratório.
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Sumario:Introduction: Nowadays, several treatments with the aim of improving the posture include the Global Postural Reeducation (GPR). This method presents a special concern with the respiratory muscle reeducation and has been shown its positive influence on respiratory mechanics. Objective: The proposal of this research was analyze the respiratory system adaptations related to lung function in response to a muscle treatment program using the GRP. Method: Fifteen volunteers, in both sexes, non-smokers, with ages varying from 19 to 55 years old were selected. The GRP was performed twice a week totalizing 15 sessions. The group was subjected to the Pulmonary Function Test. Results: There were found significant differences between the values of all analyzed variables and the highest values were obtained after the GRP intervention. Conclusion: The GRP showed its efficiency in promoting the increase of the spirometrics variables.