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PILOT STUDY: HYOLARYNGEAL MUSCLE ACTIVATION IN RESPONSE TO RMT USING THE BREATHER
Poster Presentation - DYSPHAGIA RESEARCH SOCIETY, 2019, San Diego, CA Matthew Dumican, M.S. CCC-SLP; Christopher Watts, Ph.D.KEY FINDINGS In neuromuscular disease, such as Parkinson’s, activation of muscle groups for voice and swallowing may be impaired, causing...
CASE STUDY: RMT AS AN INTERVENTION FOR CARDIOPULMONARY DECLINE
Kevin Longoria, MS, CEP, CSO; Nina Bausek, MSc, PhD; Sigfredo Aldarondo, MD,FCCPKEY FINDINGS Unhealthy lifestyle habits can negatively affect cardiopulmonary parameters and contribute to respiratory muscle weakness. This case presents a 47-year-old female with...
Respiratory Intervention Techniques Increase Selection Rate for Special Forces
Authors: Bausek Nina, Summers Susanne, Scott B SonnonCONTEXT AND KEY FINDINGS Special Forces Selection Rates have declined over recent years, partly due to reduced fitness rates of applications Postural changes incurred prior to the recruitment may contribute to...
CLINICAL TRIAL: Reduce Symptoms of COPD In Two Weeks Using The Breather
Dr. Sana Shaikh1 , Dr. G D Vishnu Vardhan2 , Dr. Sambhaji Gunjal3 , Dr. Aashirwad Mahajan3 , Dr Maria LamuvelCLINICAL CONTEXT AND KEY FINDINGS Dyspnea and exercise intolerance are the most burdensome symptoms of COPD The underlying reason dyspnea and exercise...
HOW RMT CAN AFFECT MEMORY AND COGNITIVE DECLINE
HOW RMT CAN AFFECT MEMORY AND COGNITIVE DECLINE What is the connection between respiration and cognition? Cognitive impairment is prevalent in patients with respiratory dysfunction and chronic lung disease, eg in COPD. Suggested mechanism: hypoxia. Lung disease,...
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...
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