Reproducibility of inspiratory muscle endurance testing using PowerBreathe for COPD patients

ConclusionIt was observed that the incremental test was reproducible to evaluate inspiratory muscle endurance in COPD patients. Furthermore, 2 tests needed to be carried out due to the learning effect.

Source: Physiotherapy Research International - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Renata P. Basso ‐Vanelli, Valéria A.P. Di Lorenzo, Mariane Ramalho, Ivana G. Labadessa, Eloisa M.G. Regueiro, Mauricio Jamami, Dirceu Costa Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research