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Benefits of RMT in Parkinson’s Disease
Patients with a neuromuscular disease such as Parkinson’s disease (PD) are at increased risk of aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition and reduced quality of life. The underlying reason for these risks is respiratory muscle weakness, which can negatively impact three...
Using the Breather to Improve Mental Focus
ADDED BENEFITS OF RESPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING (RMT) USING THE BREATHER TO IMPROVE MENTAL FOCUS Breathing exercises and control of breathing patterns directly influence the brain and mind, as well as mental and physiological health. This also becomes evident in the way...
CLINICAL CASE: The Breather Reduces Risk Of Pulmonary Complications And Mortality After Spinal Cord Injury
Dr. Sana Shaikh, Master student (Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy), Dr. Sambhaji Gunjal, Assistant Professor (Department of CardioRespiratory Physiotherapy) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy, LoniCLINICAL CONTEXT AND KEY FINDINGS Spinal Cord...
CLINICAL PILOT: The Breather Improves Speech And Pulmonary Function in COPD Patients in Home Health
Nina Bausek, Na, PhD, MSC; Luzelle Havenga, Lb, BPhysT; Sigfredo Aldarondo Sc , MD, FCCP.CLINICAL CONTEXT AND KEY FINDINGS Home-based COPD management, as provided by certified home-health providers, represents a cornerstone of patient care. Respiratory muscle training...
Should respiratory muscle training (RMT) be standard of care for all patients at risk of prolonged hospitalization?
Respiratory muscle training (RMT) has proven effective in the pre- and postoperative care to prevent respiratory muscle weakness. Evidence has shown that RMT reduces length of stay (LOS) and readmission rates, as well as the risk of postoperative pulmonary...
Use of respiratory muscle training (RMT) in children
Introduction to pediatric RMT Respiratory muscle training (RMT) is an effective therapy to reverse the clinical condition of respiratory muscle weakness (RMW). RMW is prevalent in people with respiratory, cardiac and neuromuscular disease, and during healthy aging....
IE-RMT in Athletes From 8 Clinical Trials
Breathing is a fundamental aspect of life, and a necessity to fuel the body, both at rest and during exercise. In times of high respiratory demand, such as running, swimming, cycling, climbing, the body automatically increases respiratory work. It is therefore...
RMT for athletes – boost your performance by training your respiratory muscles
Exercise can serve as recreational pastime, improve fitness, help to reduce weight, or represent the core activity of professional athletes. Independent of the goals of exercise, one fundamental rule of exercise states that muscles must be trained to improve...
Effect of RMT on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who need renal replacement therapy, such as hemodialysis, often develop uraemic syndrome, associated with impairment of respiratory function, loss of peripheral and respiratory muscle mass and strength, and low...
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 pathways are affected, respiratory muscle weakness contributes to poor cough performance, which can lead to aspiration,...
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