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ARTICLE TYPE : REVIEW ARTICLE

Published on :   27 Mar 2026, Volume - 2
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy | WebLog J Sports Med Physiother
Source URL:   weblog iconhttps://weblogoa.com/articles/wjsmp.2026.c2703
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :  doi iconhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19319499

Neurophysiological Respiratory Facilitation (NPF) and Respiratory Muscle Dynamics: Neural Mechanisms for Enhancing Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Alsaeeid NA 1 *
1Physical Therapy Specialist and Researcher, Master Degree in Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt

Abstract

The interaction between the central nervous system and respiratory musculature is pivotal in managing critically ill patients. This review examines the functional anatomy of primary and accessory respiratory muscles and evaluates the role of Neurophysiological Respiratory Facilitation (NPF). We discuss how external tactile and proprioceptive stimuli trigger reflex respiratory movement sequences, potentially through the activation of "Central Pattern Generators" (CPGs) and medullary respiratory centers

Citation

Alsaeeid NA. Neurophysiological Respiratory Facilitation (NPF) and Respiratory Muscle Dynamics: Neural Mechanisms for Enhancing Pulmonary Rehabilitation. WebLog J Sports Med Physiother. wjsmp.2026.c2703. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19319499
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