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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...
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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, Loni CLINICAL CONTEXT AND KEY FINDINGS Spinal...
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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…
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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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