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Pilates Method for Lung Function and Functional Capacity in Obese Adults

Pilates Method for Lung Function and Functional Capacity in Obese Adults

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Pilates Method for Lung Function and Functional Capacity in Obese Adults

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Pilates Method for Lung Function and Functional Capacity in Obese Adults

Publisher

United States: InnoVision Health Media, Inc

Journal title

Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 2015-09, Vol.21 (5), p.73-80

Language

English

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United States: InnoVision Health Media, Inc

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Contents

Obesity is defined as the condition in which the body mass index (BMI) is ≥ 30 kg/m2 and is responsible for decreased quality of life and functional limitations. The harmful effects on ventilatory function include reduced lung capacity and volume; diaphragmatic muscle weakness; decreased lung compliance and stiffness; and weakness of the abdominal...

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Pilates Method for Lung Function and Functional Capacity in Obese Adults

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1883072933

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1883072933

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ISSN

1078-6791

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