Along with impaired motor function, respiratory muscle weakness, low thorax expansion, and postural trunk dysfunction greatly contribute to exercise...
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...
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...
Effect of RMT on Diaphragm Asymmetry After Stroke
Two of the most common issues that stroke patients experience are respiratory muscle weakness and impaired cough ability. Due to stroke-associated...
Can RMT Reduce Prevalence and Burden of Chronic Heart Failure?
It’s no surprise that heart failure is a major health issue that has significant physical as well as financial implications. What you might not...
Evidence-based Effects of RMT on Heart Failure
As we have seen over the course of a number of blog posts, respiratory muscle training (RMT) can have an incredible effect upon individuals...
Effect of RMT on Hypertension
Hypertension is a major risk factor for serious health issues like cardiovascular diseases and mortality. It is also associated with organ damage...