[Purpose] The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of the pelvic floor
muscles (PFM) on dynamic ventilation maneuvers. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were
19 healthy female adults in their 20s who consented to participate in the present study.
Electromyography (EMG) was used to examine respiratory muscle activity, and a spirometer
was used to examine vital capacity before and during contraction of the PFM. [Results]
There were statistically significant differences in the sternocleidomastoid (SCM), rectus
abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), transverse abdominis/internal oblique (TrA/IO), and
maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) when the PFM was contracted. [Conclusion] Contraction
of the PFM can be effective in promoting activation of the respiratory muscles and vital
capacity. Therefore, the PFM should be considered to improve the effects of respiratory
activity.
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