Comparison of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Effects Between Older Subjects With and Without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Comparison of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Effects Between Older Subjects With and Without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) has been traditionally recommended for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to improve respiratory strength. Respiratory strength is reduced as age increases. However, few studies have focused on the effects of IMST on older adults wi...

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Main Authors: Chien-Hui Huang, Gee-Gwo Yang, Ying-Tai Wu, Chih-Wei Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-08-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
dyspnea
maximal inspiratory pressure
quality of life
SF-36
6-minute walk test
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664611600788

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