The RESISTANT study (Respiratory Muscle Training in Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

The RESISTANT study (Respiratory Muscle Training in Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is characterized by progressive and predominantly proximal and axial muscle atrophy and weakness. Respiratory muscle weakness results in impaired cough with recurrent respiratory tract infections, nocturnal hypoventilation, and may ultimately lead to...

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Main Authors: Kim Kant-Smits, Bart Bartels, Fay-Lynn Asselman, Esther S. Veldhoen, Ruben P. A. van Eijk, W. Ludo van der Pol, Erik H. J. Hulzebos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Spinal muscular atrophy
Inspiratory muscle training
Expiratory muscle training
Maximum inspiratory mouth pressure
Maximum expiratory mouth pressure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03136-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03136-3

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