Physiology and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Studying the effectiveness and activity of respiratory muscles:
All muscles active during breathing do not contribute to ventilation in the same way. Their contribution will depend on the intensity of the activity and their mechanical effectiveness. We studied this activity by electromyography and metabolic study and compared it to the respiratory effectiveness of these muscles.
Moreover, in case of pathological states (emphysema or scoliosis) the effectiveness of respiratory muscles is faded. We studied this deterioration and the capacity of the respiratory system to adapt to this change of effectiveness.