download / swf / 99 Kb
Breathing is defined as "the exchange of gases between the cells of an organism and the external environment" by Kendall and Kendall in their classic physical therapy text, Muscles - Testing and Function.
While it is true that the physiology of breathing is complex and extensive, the process of getting those gases from the environment to the cellular level of the body can be observed and understood by the general, non-medical population. Understanding the mechanics of breathing can facilitate the doing of breathing exercises for general relaxation, pain management, general health promotion and the increase of energy.
0 comments:
Post a Comment