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Effect of RMT on cough in Parkinson’s
When it comes to functions that are vital to human beings, the ability to breathe clearly is hard to beat. Being able to cough, then, is particularly important for clearing foreign particles from the airway – and this is especially true in those with dysphagia who may...
Effect of RMT on Dysphonia in Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) often suffer from dysphonia, which affects communication and quality of life. It is a priority, therefore, to find effective and efficient ways to combat dysphonia in order to improve their prognosis and outlook on life. In this...
Effect of RMT on Late Onset Pompe Disease
Late Onset Pompe Disease (LOPD) is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by a dysfunctional enzyme (enzyme acid α-glucosidase) needed for the breakdown of complex sugars (glycogen) into shorter glucose in the cell. This leads to accumulation of glucose,...
Effect of RMT on Low Back Pain
Standing upright requires proprioceptive (posture-sensory) input from ankles, knees, hips and spine. These inputs and, thus, postural control are impaired in people with low back pain (LBP), leading to dominant proprioceptive ankle use. This has also been observed in...
Effect of RMT on Hypertension
Hypertension is a major risk factor for serious health issues like cardiovascular diseases and mortality. It is also associated with organ damage and heart, liver and kidney failure. One of the causes of hypertension is autonomic imbalance, where the coordination...
Effect of RMT on Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) is a severe condition in which the lung arteries are narrowed or obstructed, leading to increased blood pressure in the lung. It is oftentimes a comorbidity of other conditions, such as blood clots, HIV, congestive heart failure, sleep...
Effect of RMT on Ventilation During Exercise in Heart Failure
Respiratory muscle training (RMT) effectively improves respiratory muscle strength in patients with respiratory muscle weakness, such as chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. It is unclear to date, however, whether this improvement leads to improved ventilation during...
Effect of RMT on Respiratory Muscle Strength and Endurance in Heart Failure
Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) often struggle with a number of symptoms and conditions that can complicate their diagnosis and treatment options. One of these common issues is low respiratory muscle strength, which probably contributes to dyspnea and...
Effect of RMT on Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Heart Failure
Individuals suffering from heart failure experience a wide variety of symptoms that affect their daily quality of life as well as their ability to carry out every day activities. Respiratory muscle weakness, for example, is common in patients with heart failure. It...
Effect of RMT on Metaboreflex in Heart Failure
Patients experiencing chronic heart failure (CHF) undergo a variety of issues that can significantly impact their quality of life. One of these issues is their reduced capacity for exercise. One of the factors thought to contribute to this difficulty is the the...
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