Respiratory muscle ultrasound is used to evaluate the anatomy and function of the
respiratory muscle pump. It is a safe, repeatable, accurate, and non-invasive bedside …

Introduction This narrative review summarizes current knowledge on the physiology and
pathophysiology of expiratory muscle function in ICU patients, as shared by academic …

Background Pilates is expected to have a positive effect on women with weakened
abdominal muscles after childbirth. Pilates may have a beneficial effect on the structure and …

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gaseous inflammatory mediator and important signaling
molecule for maintaining gastrointestinal (GI) homeostasis. Excess intraluminal H2S in the …

Measuring the volume of urine in the bladder is a significant issue in patients who suffer from
the lack of bladder fullness sensation or have problems with timeliness getting to the …

Purpose Gymnastics is a sport characterized by acrobatic and postural strength exercises
that require great trunk muscles activation and control. Males and females can be …

Background: Stroke weakens the respiratory muscles, which in turn may influence the trunk
stability; it is unclear whether the progressive respiratory muscle training (RMT) is effective in …

Background Patients with non-specific low back pain (LBP) often present with a decrease in
transversus abdominis (TrA) muscle activation and delayed onset of contraction with …

Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the acute effect of an abdominal
hypopressive exercise (AHE) on linea alba morphology among women who are primiparous …

Background Trunk muscles' function and characteristics are of great importance for both
static and dynamic tasks in different sports, and abnormalities of trunk flexors and extensors …