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Effect of RMT on Respiratory Muscle Strength in Parkinson’s
Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have severely reduced inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength. In addition, they often suffer from obstructive or restrictive pulmonary disease and respiratory complications. This can severely impact a patient’s prognosis...
Immediate and Long-Term Effects of RMT on Spinal Cord Injuries
Most people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) have impaired respiratory functions. This includes things like inspiratory muscle weakness, decreased lung volume or ineffective cough. These can lead to respiratory complications and comorbidities. Eventually, these issues...
Effect of RMT on Spinal Cord Injuries in Wheelchair Athletes
Persons with a spinal cord injuries (SCI) have reduced respiratory function due to lower abdominal and chest wall strength and endurance, limiting their exercise capacity. This lowered capacity can lead to other complications that could dramatically affect their...
Effect of RMT on Sleep Architecture in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep is an important aspect of life – it is, indeed, vital to good mental and physical health and function. As individuals age, however, both quality and quantity of sleep decline, leading to fragmentation and increased respiratory events including apneas with...
Effect of RMT on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by a cessation of airflow for more than 10 seconds, leading to arousal and awakening. Hypopnea is a less severe form marked by a greater than 30% reduction of airflow. It is caused by anatomic and/or neuromuscular...
Effect of Muscle Strength Training in COPD
Advanced COPD patients often have reduced exercise capacity and associated peripheral muscle weakness. These issues can quickly lead to reduced health-related quality of life, including an increased prevalence of fatigue and depression, and a reduced sense of...
Quadriceps Muscle Strength and COPD Outcome
COPD, a chronic and progressive disease that affects respiratory function in patients, is a complex health issue to handle. In particular, even the prognosis of COPD is difficult due to multiple contributing factors. This is reflected in the compilation of the BODE...
Effect of Muscle Strength and Endurance Training on QOL in COPD Patients
When it comes to COPD, one of the most devastating issues that affects patients is the degradation of their muscles and respiratory functions as well as the development of exercise intolerance. All of these issues are linked to a significant drop in quality of life as...
The Need for an Integrated and Holistic Care Approach for Patients with COPD and Comorbidities
COPD is a leading and increasingly prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality, and is projected to become the third most common cause of worldwide death by 2030. People with COPD often present with comorbidities that need to be considered in the severity scale of...
Effect of RMT by Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training on Failure to Wean
Ten to 15% of patients on mechanical ventilation experience failure to wean (FTW), which leads to diaphragm weakness and potentially worsens their clinical outcome. Reduced respiratory muscle strength is a significant contributor to FTW. It is therefore important to...
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