To our knowledge, this is the first study showing that IMT in the face of maximal 10RM is feasible ... of hi-IMT on the strength and endurance of inspiratory muscles were statistically significant ...

While standard PFTs require adjustment for SCI pts, forced vital capacity (FVC)and Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1) and negative inspiratory force [NIF]) can be assessed ...

30 dynamic breaths were performed by the IMT group twice daily at a resistance equivalent to 50% maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), and 60 slow breaths were performed by the sham-IMT group once a day ...

One group underwent IRL set at 80% of maximum inspiratory pressure with ever decreasing work/rest ratios until task failure, for three days a week for 10 weeks (IRL group). A second placebo group ...

Respiratory muscle strength and balance are strong predictors of walking speed in older adults at day care communities who do not have muscle loss (sarcopenia), a new study finds. The results ...

Aims The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, and safety of a 4-week high-intensity inspiratory muscle training (hi-IMT) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).