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Effects of different sitting postures on respiratory rate (n = 12).
| Posture | NP | PE | FF | LLF | RLF | LR | RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breath rate (beat/min) | 15.24 ± 3.27 | 14.8 ± 2.43 | 14.77 ± 3.49 | 15.73 ± 2.6 | 15.73 ± 2.66 | 16.80 ± 3.09 | 15.60 ± 3.15 |
Values are means ± SD. NP, neutral position; PE, posterior extension; FF, forward flexion; LLF, left lateral flexion; RLF, right lateral flexion; LR, left rotation; RR, right rotation.
