The effects of a defecation posture, supported by the upper limbs, on respiratory function
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- Tashiro Daisuke
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Kobegakuin University: 518 Ikawadanichou Arise, Nishi-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo 651-2180, Japan Graduate School of Health and Medical Science, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medical Welfare, Japan
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- Nakahara Masami
- Graduate School of Health and Medical Science, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medical Welfare, Japan
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- Kitajima Eiji
- Graduate School of Health and Medical Science, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medical Welfare, Japan
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- Haraguchi Kenzo
- Graduate School of Health and Medical Science, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medical Welfare, Japan
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Abstract
<p> [Purpose] In this study, we aimed to determine which typical postures or an arm-supported posture were more comfortable and conducive to respiratory function, during seated defecation. [Participants and Methods] In 73 healthy adults, we measured and compared respiratory function and subjective contentment associated with 3 sitting defecation postures: upright, forward-leaning, and arm-supported forward-leaning. [Results] Vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), and subjective comfort were significantly greater in the arm-supported forward-leaning position than in the other 2 positions. [Conclusion] The arm-supported forward-leaning position for defection increased the VC and was subjectively comfortable. Moreover, the high MEP in this position, compared with the other 2 positions, may have facilitated strain. A detailed examination of the cause for the observed increase in comfort was beyond the scope of this study; therefore, this effect requires further investigation.</p>
Journal
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- Journal of Physical Therapy Science
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Journal of Physical Therapy Science 32 (5), 332-336, 2020
The Society of Physical Therapy Science
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Details 詳細情報について
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- CRID
- 1390003825178744832
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- NII Article ID
- 130007839053
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- ISSN
- 21875626
- 09155287
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- Text Lang
- en
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- Data Source
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- JaLC
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- CiNii Articles
- KAKEN
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- Abstract License Flag
- Disallowed