The Effect of Chair Backrest on Respiratory Function in Prolonged Sitting Position
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
;
(6): 96-99, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-715155
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a chair backrest on respiratory function after prolonged sitting.METHODS:
Twenty-four young healthy subjects (12 males and 12 females) volunteered to participate in this study, and were equally allocated to a backrest (n=12) or a without backrest group (n=12). A spirometer was used to measure the respiratory functions of all subjects.RESULTS:
The chair with backrest group were significant difference in forced vital capacity (FVC), Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow (PEF) after sitting for 1 hour, compared with chair without backrest group (p < 0.05). The chair with backrest group showed a significantly decreased in FVC, FEV1, and PEF.CONCLUSION:
Using a chair without a backrest may help to reduce lung function deterioration as compared with a chair with a backrest.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Vital Capacity
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Forced Expiratory Volume
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Healthy Volunteers
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Lung
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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