Letter to the Editor on: Respiratory Muscle Training Reduces Respiratory Complications and Improves Swallowing Function After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
We read with great interest the article titled “Respiratory Muscle Training Reduces Respiratory Complications and Improves Swallowing Function After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” published in the recent issue of the Arch Phys Med Rehabil.1 This paper summarized the available evidence to assess whether respiratory muscle tra ining could reduce respiratory complications in patients after stroke. The authors concluded that respiratory muscle training was effective in reducing the risk of respiratory complications and improving swallowing function; however, no significant effect of the exercise on cough function was observ ed.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Junfang He, Xu Cheng Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
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