Abstract

A session of various whole-body exercises interspersed with independent expiratory manoeuvres could be an acceptable substitute for a session of breathing control, thoracic expansions with manual expiratory compressions, and the forced expiratory technique in children with mild cystic fibrosis lung disease.

Keywords

MedicineCystic fibrosisChest physiotherapyPhysical therapyBreathingAirwayCrossover studySputumPulmonary function testingBreathing exercisesRandomized controlled trialRegimenVital capacityAnesthesiaLungInternal medicineLung functionDiffusing capacity

Affiliated Institutions

Related Publications

Publication Info

Year
2012
Type
article
Volume
58
Issue
4
Pages
241-247
Citations
30
Access
Closed

External Links

Citation Metrics

30
OpenAlex

Cite This

Philippe Reix, F Aubert, Marie‐Christine Werck‐Gallois et al. (2012). Exercise with incorporated expiratory manoeuvres was as effective as breathing techniques for airway clearance in children with cystic fibrosis: a randomised crossover trial. Journal of physiotherapy , 58 (4) , 241-247. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1836-9553(12)70125-x

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/s1836-9553(12)70125-x