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

Authors

  • Élcio Alves Guimarães UNITRI – Centro Universitário do Triângulo
  • Danila Naves Alkmim UNITRI – Centro Universitário do Triângulo
  • Mariana Carla Nascimento UNITRI
  • Cristina de Matos Boaventura UNITRI
  • Valéria Sachi Magazoni UNITRI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n1.3917

Keywords:

Muscle stretching exercises, Posture, Respiratory system.

Abstract

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.

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Author Biography

Élcio Alves Guimarães, UNITRI – Centro Universitário do Triângulo

Professor Mestre do UNITRI – Centro Universitário do Triângulo, Uberlândia-MG.

Published

2013-04-04

How to Cite

1.
Guimarães Élcio A, Alkmim DN, Nascimento MC, Boaventura C de M, Magazoni VS. Respiratory system adaptations relative to pulmonary function in response to a treatment program muscle using the Global Posture Reeducation method. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Apr. 4 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];12(1):97-105. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/3917

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Section

Applied Sciences