Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4099307 | The Spine Journal | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Both inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength were diminished in patients with NMD compared with healthy controls. Significant differences were also noted in pulmonary function in patients with NMD with or without scoliosis. This suggests that NMD may impact respiratory function independently of the effects of scoliosis. Clinicians treating patients with NMD should be aware of the possibility of compromised respiratory function in these patients to address possible complications.
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Authors
Deniz PhD, PT, Sema PhD, PT, Hulya PhD, PT, Melda MS, PT, Naciye MS, PT, Meral PhD, PT, Deniz MD,