Effects of inspiratory muscle training on walking capacity of individuals after stroke: A double-blind randomized trial

CONCLUSION: Adding IMT to a rehabilitation program improves inspiratory muscle endurance, but does not further improve MIP, 6-MWT distance, activities of daily living or quality of life of individuals after stroke beyond rehabilitation alone.Registered in Clinical Trials, NCT03171272.PMID:33706569 | DOI:10.1177/0269215521999591

Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - March 12, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lorena de Oliveira Vaz Juliana de Carvalho Almeida Karla Simone Dos Santos Oliveira Froes Cristiane Dias Elen Beatriz Pinto Jamary Oliveira-Filho Source Type: research