Abstract:Background: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a non-pharmacological, non-invasive therapeutic method that can improve the quality of life in patients with obstructive lung diseases. The effectiveness of IMT may depends on the type of the device used in the training and the parameters of the training programme.
Objectives: The aim of the review was to present different techniques and protocols of IMT used in patients with obstructive lung diseases.
Methods: The MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched to identify … Show more
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