Diaphragm Function Does Not Decline With Age in a Healthy, Normally Active Population

Authors

Elizabeth Martin, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Ulrike Mitchell, Brigham Young University- ProvoFollow

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Keywords

ageing, respiration, ultrasound, spirometry, sarcopenia

Abstract

3rd Place - Poster Design

• The diaphragm is an essential muscle in respiration. It contracts during inhalation and relaxes during exhalation.
• The effects of age on the diaphragm still require further research.
• Sarcopenia is the age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and function.1,2
• To evaluate potential diaphragm sarcopenia, we measured diaphragm thickness and respiratory volume in a population of healthy older adults using ultrasonography and spirometry.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Martin, Elizabeth and Mitchell, Ulrike, "Diaphragm Function Does Not Decline With Age in a Healthy, Normally Active Population" (2026). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2026. 35.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2026/35

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-03-26

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

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