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| Author/Association: | Manifield J, Alexiou C, Megaritis D, Baker K, Adams N, Barry G, Vogiatzis I |
| Title: | Effects of inspiratory muscle training on thoracoabdominal volume regulation in older adults: a randomised controlled trial [with consumer summary] |
| Source: | Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 2024 Aug;326:104278 |
| Method: | clinical trial |
| Method Score: | 6/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
| Consumer Summary: | HIGHLIGHTS: IMT improves inspiratory muscle strength and reduces breathing discomfort during inspiratory loading. This did not translate into significantly improved exercise capacity compared to SHAM-IMT. During constant-load cycling, IMT induces greater inspiratory rib cage expansion. |
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