Table 3.
Distribution of mean MIP, MEP, and 6MWT results in relation to the breathing pattern, and general and neck posture.
| MIP | MEP | 6MWT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Mean±DP | Mean±DP | Mean±DP | |
| Breathing pattern | ||||
| OB | 45 | 45.0±19.6 | 47.3±17.2 | 624.5±49.4 |
| NB | 62 | 62.0±22.7 | 58.8±22.3 | 629.8±47.6 |
| p | <0.001 | 0.008 | 0.576 | |
| General posture | ||||
| altered | 51 | 59.1±23.1 | 58.9±22.0 | 626.1±41.4 |
| normal | 56 | 51.0±22.3 | 49.5±19.2 | 628.9±53.9 |
| p | 0.070 | 0.016 | 0.763 | |
| Neck posture | ||||
| altered | 66 | 56.3±23.7 | 56.1±22.2 | 619.8±49.8 |
| normal | 41 | 52.6±21.8 | 50.5±18.7 | 640.0±43.2 |
| p | 0.360 | 0.228 | 0.064 |
MIP - maximal inspiratory pressure (cm H2O); MEP - maximal expiratory pressure (cm H2O); 6MWT - distance covered (m) in the 6-minute walk test; SD - standard deviation; OB - mouth breather; NB - nose breather.