S&C Flashcards
1
Q
What is Valsalva Breathing?
- who should be careful using it?
- how is it done?
A
Bracing manoeuvre to prepare for heavy lifting (typically compound movements).
It can temporarily increase BP so if someone is hypertensive the probably best not to.
It’s done by taking a deep breath with tongue to the roof of the mouth pre-movement, then holding through the negative and exhaling halfway through the positive.
