Key Findings As of 2019, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries. Every year,...
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...
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...
Effect of RMT OSA in people with SCI
Respiratory muscle weakness is prevalent among people with spinal cord injuries and leads to poor airway clearance and pneumonia. Twenty-eight...
Effect of RMT on reflux in GERD
The crural diaphragm (CD) is an essential component of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) and, in combination with inspiratory muscles and abdominal...
Effect of RMT on lung cancer patients
Dyspnea causes distress in about 70% of people with lung cancer, and can affect up to 90% of patients suffering from advanced lung cancer....
Effect of respiratory training on cognitive function in the elderly
Inadequate oxygenation may cause lesions and brain atrophy during aging. Studies show a positive association between pulmonary function and...
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...
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...
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...