Dyspnea causes distress in about 70% of people with lung cancer, and can affect up to 90% of patients suffering from advanced lung cancer....
Effect of RMT on ADL in people with stroke and heart failure
Respiratory muscle weakness can lead to dyspnea, exercise intolerance, fatigue, and poor activities of daily living (ADL) in people with congestive...
Effect of RMT and postural techniques on dysphagia
The swallowing process is comprised of three phases: oral, pharyngeal and esophageal. During the pharyngeal phase, food boluses pass through the...
Effect of respiratory training on cognitive function in the elderly
Inadequate oxygenation may cause lesions and brain atrophy during aging. Studies show a positive association between pulmonary function and...
Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation with RMT on the Impact of COPD on Healthcare Resources
In general, patients with COPD are frequent health care users. As many as 12% of COPD patients have frequent exacerbations, which account for 60% to...
Breathing, Speech and Swallow – How It All Fits Together
Traditionally, breathing, talking and swallowing have been considered separate entities that all just happened to take place at the same place – the...
Proof of Concept for Effect of Respiratory Muscle Therapy on Heart Failure
Patients with heart failure have a number of health issues with which they must live. Many of them can make treatment more difficult and even...
Timely Effect of Respiratory Muscle Therapy on Heart Failure
One of the issues people with chronic heart failure (CHF) face is that of low respiratory muscle strength. This reduced strength can lead to...
Effect of RMT on Blood Pressure in Normotensive Adults
Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) was shown to reduce blood pressure in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The mechanism for this is...
Correlation Between Respiratory Muscle Strength and Exercise Capacity After Stroke
One of the most serious physical complications one can experience is the stroke. The physical consequences of stroke can vary greatly, but 80% of...