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  • Gerontology
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Rehabilitation Engineering

Background:

  • Constipation in the elderly can lead to respiratory compromise due to prolonged sitting.
  • Arm support handrails are emerging to alleviate defecation strain.
  • The impact of these handrails on breathing comfort remains unverified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare respiratory function in elderly individuals using traditional vs. arm-supported forward-leaning defecation postures.
  • To verify the positive effects of arm-supported defecation on breathing comfort.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated trunk leaning angle, respiratory function, thoracic range of motion, and subjective comfort.
  • Compared three postures: upright, forward-leaning, and arm-supported forward-leaning.
  • Study included 57 healthy elderly participants.

Main Results:

  • The arm-supported, forward-leaning posture (61.84° trunk lean) significantly increased vital capacity.
  • Thoracic range of motion (axillary region) and subjective comfort were also significantly higher.
  • These improvements were notable compared to traditional postures.

Conclusions:

  • Arm-supported forward-leaning defecation enhances abdominal freedom and upper thoracic mobility.
  • This posture facilitates higher lung volumes and provides a greater sense of stability and comfort.
  • The arm-supported position is more effective for defecation in the elderly than general postures.