People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who need renal replacement therapy, such as hemodialysis, often develop uraemic syndrome, associated with...
Effect of EMT on Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a primary disorder of the central nervous system that can affect motor pathways and cause muscle weakness. If respiratory...
The effect of RMT on respiratory muscle strength cough post stroke
Coughing protects the lungs from aspiration, but is less effective in people with respiratory muscle weakness. Aspiration can lead to pneumonia, a...
Meta-analysis of the effect of RMT on patients post stroke
Along with impaired motor function, respiratory muscle weakness, low thorax expansion, and postural trunk dysfunction greatly contribute to exercise...
Effect of RMT OSA in people with SCI
Respiratory muscle weakness is prevalent among people with spinal cord injuries and leads to poor airway clearance and pneumonia. Twenty-eight...
Effect of RMT on reflux in GERD
The crural diaphragm (CD) is an essential component of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) and, in combination with inspiratory muscles and abdominal...
Effect of RMT on lung cancer patients
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...