Correlation between peak expiratory flow rate and pectoralis muscle length

Authors

  • Visalakshi H. Subramanian Department of Physiotherapy, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Aruna Chennakeshawaran Department of Physiotherapy, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Vijay Krishna Kumar Department of Physiotherapy, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20204244

Keywords:

PEFR, Pectoral muscle length, Tightness

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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Published

2020-09-24

How to Cite

Subramanian, V. H., Chennakeshawaran, A., & Kumar, V. K. (2020). Correlation between peak expiratory flow rate and pectoralis muscle length. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8(10), 3643–3646. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20204244

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