[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine differences in respiratory function and pressure among three groups of children with cerebral palsy as a predominant abnormal movement which included spastic type, dyskinetic type, and ataxic type. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-three children with cerebral palsy of 5-13 years of age in I-III levels according to the Gross Motor Function Classif...

Electrocardiogram and patterns of respiration were recorded continuously in 9 newborn infants having episodes of bradycardia. The episodes were not associated with demonstrable apnoea, either by using an apnoea mattress or by visual observation. The 'non-apnoea' associated bradycardia was always associated with changes in respiratory pattern, of which three different forms could be identified. ...

AIMS Due to their contribution to modulation of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and stiffness of the sacroiliac joints, the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) have been argued to provide a contribution to control of the lumbar spine and pelvis. Furthermore, as IAP is modulated during respiration this is likely to be accompanied by changes in PFM activity. METHODS In order to evaluate the postural and ...

Anatomy and Physiology The avian respiratory tract is substantially different and much more efficient compared to mammals. The upper respiratory tract in birds is characterized by an extensive infraorbital sinus, a choana, and a larynx that is lacking an epiglottis. In addition, the larynx is not used for voice production in birds; instead, this occurs in the syrinx. The trachea in birds is com...

BACKGROUND Meditative movement, such as tai chi, yoga, and qi gong, may benefit people with cystic fibrosis (CF), as a form of gentle exercise incorporating meditation, breathing, and relaxation. Respiratory function is the most common issue in CF. In this systematic review we synthesized the evidence on the effect of meditative movement on respiratory function in patients with CF. METHODS We...