Maximal respiratory pressure reference values for Navajo children ages 6-14

Background Since anthropometric variables are critical to the creation of pulmonary nomograms for FVC, FEV1, and other volumes and capacities, it is logical that anthropometric variables also influence the values of the maximal respiratory pressures (MRPs). Since nomograms are race-specific, it is important that tribe-specific tables of normal maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) be developed. To date normal tables for MRPs do not exist for Navajo children. Objective Therefore the purpose of this study was to derive MRP normative reference values for Navajo children in the age range of 6–14 years. Methods—Participants and Measurements A cross-sectional st…

Inspiratory Muscle Training Among Frail Elderly People With Functional Impairment

Maximal Respiratory Pressure Reference Values For Navajo Children Ages 6 To 14 Years

Comparison Of Patient Satisfaction And Compliance With Two Respiratory Muscle Training Programs In The Frail Elderly

Intervención fisioterápica preventiva del deterioro de la musculatura respiratoria en ancianas institucionalizadas con limitación funcional

Introduccion En el anciano de edad avanzada (> 80 anos) la funcion respiratoria puede verse afectada cuando a la presencia de comorbilidad y la perdida de movilidad se suma el descenso de la fuerza de la musculatura respiratoria (MR). La literatura medica ha mostrado que el entrenamiento de la MR puede ser una intervencion efectiva para mejorar la funcionalidad y prevenir el deterioro clinico, especialmente en la poblacion con debilidad de la MR. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la efectividad del entrenamiento de la MR en la fuerza y resistencia de esta musculatura, en ancianas institucionalizadas con limitacion funcional. Metodo Se asignaron aleatoriamente 54 residentes con limitacion …

Physiotherapy Intervention for Preventing the Respiratory Muscle Deterioration in Institutionalized Older Women With Functional Impairment

Abstract Introduction In elderly seniors (>80 years), respiratory function may be compromised when, in addition to the presence of comorbidity and loss of mobility, there is also reduced respiratory muscle (RM) strength. The literature has shown that RM training could be an effective method to improve RM function and prevent clinical deterioration, particularly in population with RM weakness. The main purpose of this paper was to assess the effectiveness of RM training on the respiratory muscle strength and endurance of institutionalized elderly women with functional impairment. Method Fifty-four residents (mean=85 years, SD=6.7) were randomly assigned to either a control (n=27) or training…