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Why the muscles you can’t see affect every breath you take

You probably never think about your pelvic floor muscles unless something goes wrong, but these hidden muscles at the bottom of your pelvis play a crucial role in breathing efficiency that most people ...
Nature

CPAP and high-flow nasal oxygen also reduce lung, diaphragm, and accessory muscle injury in experimental self-inflicted lung injury

Strenuous respiratory effort has been proposed as a second hit, introducing the concepts of “patient self-inflicted lung injury” (P-SILI) and underassistance myotrauma. We investigated the effects of ...
Nature

Trunk stability and breathing exercises superior to foam rolling for restoring postural stability after core muscle fatigue in sedentary employees

This study compares the magnitude and speed of restoring fatigue-impaired postural stability following passive and active recovery modalities, including diaphragmatic breathing, trunk stability ...
KTVZ

Breathing for better strength: How your breath affects muscle engagement, stability and power

(CNN) — During workouts, do you think about your breathing — or does it just happen in the background? Most people understand the importance of proper exercise form, yet they often overlook the ...
Science Daily

Study using virtual breathing coach indicates it is as effective as a human trainer

A study suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions with a human trainer. A study by Aston University researchers suggests that a computer-generated breathing ...
CNN

Breathing for better strength: How your breath affects muscle engagement, stability and power

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...