A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
In the current issue of the International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences, Fetter and colleagues found that respiratory movements of the abdominal cavity and rib cage, evaluated by circumferences measurements, were higher in Yoga practitioners than in an age-matched sedentary group. Also, the study confirmed that Yoga practitioners showed higher maximal expiratory strength and lower heart rate at rest than non-practitioners. Yoga has been recommended as a non-pharmacological therapy to control cardiovascular risk factors. Respiratory exercises are part of the Yoga […]
Keywords: Breathing; Cardiovascular Diseases; Breathing Exercises; Yoga; Physical Therapy Modalities; Continuity of Patient Care