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Effect of RMT on Cough and Swallowing Function
When it comes to living a healthy life, not much is as important as having a clear and strong airway. When disorders develop that threaten that airway – dysphagia, for example – overall health as well as quality of life can be seriously impacted. The ability to cough,...
Effect of RMT on Exercise-Induced Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion
Exercise induced paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) leads to acute dyspnea during exertion. This means that individuals who experience PVFM tend to experience exercise intolerance, which can lead to a significant decline in quality of life as well as various other...
Effect of EMT on Respiration and Cough in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that often causes respiratory dysfunctions. Patients with severe stages of MS, in fact, can have respiratory muscle weakness. This can manifest in a number of different ways, including via a...
Effect of IMT Plus EMT on Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to peripheral and respiratory muscle weakness and fatigue. This includes both inspiratory and expiratory muscles – both begin to weaken and decline. Despite the fact that expiratory muscles deteriorate quicker in MS patients, however,...
Effect of RMT on Neuromuscular Disease
Respiratory failure is a common cause of death in patients with neuromuscular disease (NMD). This happens because both inspiratory and expiratory pressure decline during disease progression, resulting in respiratory complications. It is of vital importance that...
Effect of RMT on Respiratory Muscle Strength in Parkinson’s
Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have severely reduced inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength. In addition, they often suffer from obstructive or restrictive pulmonary disease and respiratory complications. This can severely impact a patient’s prognosis...
Immediate and Long-Term Effects of RMT on Spinal Cord Injuries
Most people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) have impaired respiratory functions. This includes things like inspiratory muscle weakness, decreased lung volume or ineffective cough. These can lead to respiratory complications and comorbidities. Eventually, these issues...
Effect of RMT on Spinal Cord Injuries in Wheelchair Athletes
Persons with a spinal cord injuries (SCI) have reduced respiratory function due to lower abdominal and chest wall strength and endurance, limiting their exercise capacity. This lowered capacity can lead to other complications that could dramatically affect their...
Effect of RMT on Sleep Architecture in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep is an important aspect of life – it is, indeed, vital to good mental and physical health and function. As individuals age, however, both quality and quantity of sleep decline, leading to fragmentation and increased respiratory events including apneas with...
Effect of RMT on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by a cessation of airflow for more than 10 seconds, leading to arousal and awakening. Hypopnea is a less severe form marked by a greater than 30% reduction of airflow. It is caused by anatomic and/or neuromuscular...
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