Video 1
Abnormal movements of the abdominal wall. Abnormal repetitive contractions of the abdominal wall were observed on changing the position and posture. A spine correction belt stopped DF (Seg. 8).
Figure 1
MRI Sagittal image of the spine. T2-weighted MRI shows mild cervical stenosis at C4–5, C5–6, and C6–7 levels (arrows).
Video 2
Videofluoroscopy of diaphragm movements on changing the position and posture. Videofluoroscopy of the screen was continuously recorded from a supine to sitting position by gradually raising the X-ray fluoroscopic table.
Figure 2
Surface EMG in a sitting position. EMG electrodes placed (A) over the rectus abdominis and external abdominal oblique muscles, and (B) at costal margins along the midclavicular line and anterior axillary line. ECG, electrocardiogram. R, right. L, left.