Respiratory Function Assessment through Kinematic Analysis of Chest Wall Movements: Effects of Position and Gender.

Background: The effect of position and gender on chest movements and respiratory volumes is controversial and investigated in only a few studies.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of position and gender on the breathing pattern during four different positions in healthy individuals.

Material And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, twenty-eight (14 males, 14 females) healthy individuals participated aged 20-45 years.