Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Diaphragmatic Breathing(also: Belly Breathing, Abdominal Breathing)
- A breathing technique that emphasises movement of the abdominal wall and diaphragm during inspiration rather than the accessory muscles of the neck and shoulders. By engaging the diaphragm more fully, diaphragmatic breathing increases tidal volume, decreases respiratory…
- Pursed-lip Breathing(also: PLB)
- A breathing technique in which the person inhales gently through the nose and exhales slowly through lightly pursed lips, with the exhalation lasting at least twice as long as the inhalation. The prolonged exhalation against pursed lips creates positive back-pressure in the…
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