Postural alignment of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• Main Authors: Márcia Aparecida Gonçalves (Author), Davi de Souza Francisco (Author), Caroline Semprebom de Medeiros (Author), Ana Karla Vieira Brüggemann (Author), Giovana Zarpellon Mazo (Author), Elaine Paulin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Editora Champagnat.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction: In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), airflow resistance impairs respiratory mechanics that may compromise postural alignment. There is a lack of studies that have investigated compromised postures and their possible associations with pulmonary function. Objectives:...