Pulmonary function studies in rowers.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
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1997 Jan; 41(1): 29-34
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-107797
ABSTRACT
The present study attempts to investigate the pulmonary functions of snake boat rowers before and after rowing. This is made on 12 healthy traditional snake boat rowers ranging from age 16-23 years of Kavanattinkara boat race, Kottayam, Kerala, India. The pulmonary function tests were carried out with vitallograph compact-II spirometer. The results show a decrease in pulmonary functions "lung volumes" and "flow rates" after rowing in comparison to basal condition.
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Respiration
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Sports
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Humans
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Male
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Physical Fitness
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Physical Exertion
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Lung
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
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