Correlation between peak expiratory flow rate and pectoralis muscle length
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2020-10
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Medip Academy
Abstract
Background: Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is a measure of the maximum speed of exhalation after a deep inspiration. The peak expiratory flow is measured by a device named peak flow meter. This study concentrates on the correlation of the PEFR with the pectoral muscle length.Methods: It is a cross sectional study of 30 convenient samples based on gender distribution where the PEFR and pectoralis muscle length were measured in the subjects.Results: Statistical analysis shows that there is a significant correlation between right pectoralis major general muscle length and PEFR (p=0.030), left pectoralis major general muscle length and PEFR (p=0.014), right pectoralis major clavicular end muscle length with PEFR (p=0.010).Conclusions: There is a significant correlation between peak expiratory flow and pectoralis muscle length.
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PEFR, Pectoral muscle length, Tightness
Citation
Subramanian Visalakshi H., Chennakeshawaran Aruna, Kumar Vijay Krishna. Correlation between peak expiratory flow rate and pectoralis muscle length. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2020 Oct; 8(10): 3643-3646