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. 2014 Jan 8;25(12):1633–1635. doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.1633

Table 2. Comparison of factors associated with respiratory function in the two groups.

Diplegic-CP group (n=19) Hemiplegic-CP group (n=10)
Truncal circumference (cm)
chest expansion 4.29±1.43 4.50±1.18
waist expansion 2.06±0.88* 4.10±1.37
Respiratory strength (cmH2O)
MIP 25.11±10.90* 40.20±15.70
MEP 36.37±15.54* 50.20±15.36
Pulmonary function (l, %)
FVC 1.24±0.44* 1.63±0.57
FEV1 1.06±0.37* 1.50±0.53
FEV1/FVC 89.45±12.27 93.43±8.35

MIP (maximal inspiratory pressure), MEP (maximal expiratory pressure), FVC (forced vital capacity), FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second). Asterisks indicate a significant difference between the two groups, p<0.05.