Objective : To assess the reliability of using a cloth tape measure to determine thoracic respiratory excursion as a measurement of chest expansion or mobility. Methods : Physicians and residents experienced in osteopathic manipulative treatment measured thoracic excursion with a cloth tape measure held around the circumference of healthy male subjects
Placement position of the cloth tape measure as used in the present
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Thoracic index in adults with asthma: a study of validity and reliability, Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
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MEASUREMENT of RANGE of MOTION of the CERVICAL SPINE and TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
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Reliability of Chest Wall Mobility and Its Correlation with Lung Functions in Healthy Nonsmokers, Healthy Smokers, and Patients with COPD
Easily measures round or straight objects. Measurement tape has push button retractor, Dual sided, accurately printed in both inches and centimeters, Tape width:14mm. Weight:60g. Superior fiberglass construction for long lasting endurance.
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Reliability of Chest Wall Mobility and Its Correlation with Lung Functions in Healthy Nonsmokers, Healthy Smokers, and Patients with COPD. - Abstract - Europe PMC
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The inter- and intra-rater reliability of the manual diaphragm assessment scale in healthy participants - ScienceDirect
Thoracic Examination - Physiopedia