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Louter F, Knoop V, Demarteau J, Freiberger E, Aubertin-Leheudre M, Maier AB, Amuthavalli Thiyagarajan J, Bautmans I. Instruments for measuring the neuromuscular function domain of vitality capacity in older persons: an umbrella review. Eur Geriatr Med 2024:10.1007/s41999-024-01017-7. [PMID: 38977617 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-024-01017-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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PURPOSE Recently, handgrip, knee extensor and respiratory muscle strength were proposed as candidate biomarkers to assess the neuromuscular function of vitality capacity in older persons. This umbrella review aims to provide an overview of the available instruments and their measurement properties to assess these biomarkers. METHODS The databases PubMed, Web of Science and Embase were systematically screened for systematic reviews and meta-analyses reporting on handgrip, knee extensor or respiratory muscle strength assessments, resulting in 7,555 articles. The COSMIN checklist was used to appraise psychometric properties and the AMSTAR for assessing methodological quality. RESULTS Twenty-seven systematic reviews were included in this study. Some of the identified reviews described the psychometric properties of the assessment tools. We found five assessment tools that can be used to measure neuromuscular function in the context of healthy ageing. Those are the handheld dynamometer for handgrip strength, the dynamometer for knee extensor strength and regarding respiratory muscle strength, the sniff nasal inspiratory pressure, maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP). CONCLUSION The handheld dynamometer for hand grip strength, the dynamometer for knee extensor strength, sniff nasal inspiratory pressure, MIP and MEP were identified. Therefore, these assessments could be used to identify community-dwelling older adults at risk for a declined neuromuscular function in the context of vitality capacity.
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- Francis Louter
- Frailty & Resilience in Ageing research unit (FRIA), Vitality research group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
- Gerontology department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Geriatric Physiotherapy, SOMT University of Physiotherapy, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Frailty & Resilience in Ageing research unit (FRIA), Vitality research group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
- Gerontology department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Geriatric Physiotherapy, SOMT University of Physiotherapy, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Frailty & Resilience in Ageing research unit (FRIA), Vitality research group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
- Gerontology department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Geriatric Physiotherapy, SOMT University of Physiotherapy, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Biomedicine of Aging, FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Sciences, Department of Exercise Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Centre for Healthy Longevity, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Frailty & Resilience in Ageing research unit (FRIA), Vitality research group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium.
- Gerontology department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
- Department of Geriatric Physiotherapy, SOMT University of Physiotherapy, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
- Geriatrics department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
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Al Nouh M, Caragounis EC, Rossi Norrlund R, Fagevik Olsén M. Favourable outcome in survivors of CPR-related chest wall injuries. Injury 2024; 55:111626. [PMID: 38810570 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of studies focusing on long-term chest function after chest wall injury due to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate long-term pain, lung function, physical function, and fracture healing after manual or mechanical CPR and in patients with and without flail chest. METHODS Patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest between 2013 and 2020 and transported to Sahlgrenska University Hospital were identified. Survivors who had undergone a computed tomography (CT) showing chest wall injury were contacted. Thirty-five patients answered a questionnaire regarding pain, physical function, and quality of life and 25 also attended a clinical examination to measure the respiratory and physical functions 3.9 (SD 1.7, min 2-max 8) years after the CPR. In addition, 22 patients underwent an additional CT scan to evaluate fracture healing. RESULTS The initial CT showed bilateral rib fractures in all but one patient and sternum fracture in 69 %. At the time of the follow-up none of the patients had persistent pain, however, two patients were experiencing local discomfort in the chest wall. Lung function and thoracic expansion were significantly lower compared to reference values (FVC 14 %, FEV1 18 %, PEF 10 % and thoracic expansion 63 %) (p < 0.05). Three of the patients had remaining unhealed injuries. Patients who had received mechanical CPR in additional to manual CPR had a lower peak expiratory flow (80 vs 98 % of predicted values) (p=0.030) =0.030) and those having flail chest had less range of motion in the thoracic spine (84 vs 127 % of predicted) (p = 0.019) otherwise the results were similar between the groups. CONCLUSION None of the survivors had long-term pain after CPR-related chest wall injuries. Despite decreased lower lung function and thoracic expansion, most patients had no limitations in physical mobility. Only minor differences were seen after manual vs. mechanical CPR or with and without flail chest.
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- Micheline Al Nouh
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Lee JS, Baek CY, Kim HD, Kim DY. Effect of robot-assisted stair climbing training as part of a rehabilitation program to improve pulmonary function, gait performance, balance, and exercise capacity in a patient after severe coronavirus disease 2019: a case report. Physiother Theory Pract 2024; 40:1628-1634. [PMID: 36752656 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2175188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection may decrease respiratory and physical functions. OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether robot-assisted stair climbing training (RASCT) would improve pulmonary and physical functions in a patient post-severe COVID-19 infection. CASE DESCRIPTION A 48-year-old woman who had experienced severe COVID-19 underwent a 6-week inpatient rehabilitation. She persistently exhibited impaired pulmonary and physical functions, including walking and balance impairment. We provided a 30-min outpatient RASCT biweekly for 6 weeks. OUTCOMES After training, maximal inspiratory and maximal expiratory pressures improved from 81 and 74 cmH2O to 104 and 81 cmH2O, respectively. The walking speed improved from 1.15 to 1.21 m/s. In balance ability, physical performance battery score and timed up-and-go test improved from 8 to 11 s and 10.89 to 9.95 s, respectively. Regarding exercise capacity, the 6-min walk test distance improved from 453 to 482 m, and the number of 1-min sit-to-stand test improved from 20 to 23, with improved pulse rate and saturation level. The physical and psychological domain scores of the World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale-BREF improved from 44 to 63 and 69 to 81, respectively; Falls Efficacy Scale-International scores improved from 38 to 21. CONCLUSION RASCT, as part of a rehabilitation plan, was feasible and effective for this patient after severe COVID-19 infection.
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- June Sung Lee
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Health Insurance Ilsan Hospital, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Health Insurance Ilsan Hospital, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Health Insurance Ilsan Hospital, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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Costa ACGD, Martins TF, da Silva VZM, Leite CF, Castro SSD, Cipriano G, Cipriano GFB. Standardization use of the international classification of functioning, disability and health in the determination of health status in patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38835177 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2358897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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PURPOSE To propose a standardized method for the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe the health status in Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) and investigate interrater agreement in the linking process in instruments and clinical exams using the ICF categories. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cross-sectional and interrater agreement study that followed the Guidelines for Reporting Reliability and Agreement Studies. Two raters performed the linking coding process in instruments of quality of life, anxiety and depression, fatigue and pulmonary function, inspiratory muscle strength and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The codes were qualified by standards defined to each instrument and exams. RESULTS The instrument with the lowest Cohen's Kappa coefficient was anxiety and depression (k = 0.57). Forty ICF codes were linked to clinical instruments and exams. The fatigue instrument presented a higher degree of disability by the qualification process, from severe to complete, in the linked codes. CONCLUSION The study presents a standardized method for the assessment of the health status of patients with PACS through ICF. Restriction in work performance, socialization and family relationships as well as disabilities in physical endurance, fatigue and exercise tolerance were found in the sample. The agreement between the raters was moderate to perfect, demonstrating that the method can be reproducible.
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- Physiotherapy department, University of Brasília, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Human Moviment and Rehabilitation, UniEVANGÉLICA, Anápolis, Brazil
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- Master Program in Physiotherapy and Functioning, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, University of Brasília, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Science, University of Brasília, Brazil
- Physiotherapy department, University of Brasília, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Human Moviment and Rehabilitation, UniEVANGÉLICA, Anápolis, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, University of Brasília, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Science, University of Brasília, Brazil
- Physiotherapy department, University of Brasília, Brazil
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Boontanom N, Kooncumchoo P, Yuenyongchaiwat K. Cardiorespiratory Performance, Physical Activity, and Depression in Thai Older Adults with Sarcopenia and No Sarcopenia: A Matched Case-Control Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:724. [PMID: 38928970 PMCID: PMC11204289 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Older adults have a high risk for musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and mental health problems. We compared respiratory muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance, physical activity (PA), and depression between older adults with and without sarcopenia. METHODS This matched case-control study included 200 Thai older adults (100 participants with and without sarcopenia). According to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019, participants completed a handgrip dynamometer, a 6 m walk test, and bioimpedance analysis for sarcopenia screening. Individuals were required to evaluate their cardiovascular endurance and respiratory muscle strength and complete a set of questionnaires (i.e., depression and PA). Participants with and without sarcopenia were compared using a t-test, and ANOVA was used for subgroup analysis. RESULTS Participants with sarcopenia had significantly lower inspiratory muscle strength (p < 0.001), functional capacity (p = 0.032), PA (p < 0.001), and higher depression scores (p < 0.001) than those without sarcopenia. Respiratory muscle strength and PA were significantly reduced in those with severe sarcopenia, followed by those with sarcopenia, possible sarcopenia, and no sarcopenia. Older adults with severe sarcopenia had higher depression scores than those with sarcopenia, possible sarcopenia, or no sarcopenia. CONCLUSIONS Older adults with sarcopenia may exhibit lower cardiorespiratory performance, less PA, and higher depression than those without sarcopenia.
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- Nuntiya Boontanom
- Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Creative Engineering Design and Development, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
- Thammasat University Research Unit for Physical Therapy in Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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Sinderholm Sposato N, Bjerså K, Gilljam M, Lannefors L, Fagevik Olsén M. Musculoskeletal aspects of respiratory function in cystic fibrosis: a cross-sectional comparative study. Eur Clin Respir J 2024; 11:2350206. [PMID: 38726022 PMCID: PMC11080665 DOI: 10.1080/20018525.2024.2350206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background Respiration is an intricate interaction between visceral and musculoskeletal structures. In cystic fibrosis (CF), the airways and lungs are subject to progressive obstruction and destruction. However, knowledge about the musculoskeletal aspects of respiratory function and symptoms is still limited in this patient group. Methods In a cross-sectional comparative study, 21 adults with CF enrolled at the Gothenburg CF Centre were matched with 42 healthy controls. The two groups were examined and compared in terms of thoracic mobility, respiratory muscle strength, lung function, and musculoskeletal pain in accordance with a predefined protocol. Results Significant differences were observed between the groups in the number of tender points, thoracic excursion, forced vital capacity (FVC), and forced expiratory volume (FEV). The CF group also demonstrated a tendency toward reduced function in other measurements, although these were not statistically significant. Conclusion This cross-sectional study revealed that people with CF have reduced thoracic mobility and an increased prevalence of muscular tender points, alongside decreased lung function, compared to healthy controls. These findings stress the need for greater emphasis on the often-overlooked musculoskeletal aspects of CF care, especially as people with CF are living longer and may require more musculoskeletal health support.
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- Niklas Sinderholm Sposato
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Family Medicine, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Region Västra Götaland, Primary Care, Närhälsan Majorna, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Tofiq A, Eriksson Crommert M, Zakrisson AB, von Euler M, Nilsing Strid E. Physical functioning post-COVID-19 and the recovery process: a mixed methods study. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1570-1579. [PMID: 37078388 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2201512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To describe physical functioning after severe COVID-19-infection. MATERIALS AND METHOD An explanatory sequential mixed method design was used. Thirty-nine participants performed tests and answered questionnaires measuring physical functioning six months after hospitalisation due to COVID-19. Thirty of these participants participated in semi-structured interviews with questions regarding how they perceived their physical functioning and recovery from COVID-19 at 12 months post-hospitalisation. RESULTS At six months, physical functioning measured via chair stand test and hip-worn accelerometers was lower than normal reference values. There was a reduction in breathing muscle strength. Participants estimated their functional status during different activities as lower compared to those before COVID-19-infection, measured with a patient-specific functional scale. At one year after infection, there were descriptions of a rough recovery process and remaining symptoms. CONCLUSION Patients recovering from severe COVID-19 seem to have reduced physical functioning and activity levels, and they perceive their recovery to be slow and difficult. They experienced a lack of clinical support and contradictory advice regarding rehabilitation. Coaching in returning to physical functioning after the infection needs to be better co-ordinated and there is a need for guidelines for health professionals to avoid patients receiving contradictory advice.
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- Avin Tofiq
- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Örebro University, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Örebro University, Sweden
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Williams E, Cooper I, Beer K, Hird K, Cavalheri V, Watson K, Needham M. Does inspiratory muscle training improve lung function and quality of life in people with inclusion body myositis? A pilot study. Neuromuscul Disord 2024; 37:6-12. [PMID: 38489862 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Inclusion body myositis is the most common acquired myositis in adults, predominantly weakening forearm flexor and knee extensor muscles. Subclinical respiratory muscle weakness has recently been recognised in people with inclusion body myositis, increasing their risk of respiratory complications. Inspiratory muscle training, a technique which demonstrates efficacy and safety in improving respiratory function in people with neuromuscular disorders, has never been explored in those with inclusion body myositis. In this pilot study, six adults with inclusion body myositis (age range 53 to 81 years) completed eight weeks of inspiratory muscle training. Measures of respiratory function, quality of life, sleep quality and a two-minute walk test were performed pre and post-intervention. All participants improved their respiratory function, with maximal inspiratory pressure, sniff nasal inspiratory pressure and forced vital capacity increasing by an average of 50 % (p = .002), 43 % (p = .018) and 13 % (p = .003) respectively. No significant change was observed in quality of life, sleep quality or two-minute walk test performance. No complications occurred due to inspiratory muscle training This pilot study provides the first evidence that inspiratory muscle training may be safe and effective in people with Inclusion Body Myositis, potentially mitigating the complications of poor respiratory function.
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- Ethan Williams
- School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia; St John of God Midland, Public and Private Hospitals, Midland, Western Australia, Australia.
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- Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Western Australia, Australia
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- Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia; Allied Health, South Metropolital Health Service, Western Australia, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia; Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Western Australia, Australia; Department of Neurology, Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group, Western Australia, Australia; Centre for Molecular Medicine and innovative Technology (CMMIT) Murdoch University, Western Australia, Australia
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Zhu H, Han X, Miao G, Yan Q. A preliminary exploration of the regression equation for performance in amateur half-marathon runners: a perspective based on respiratory muscle function. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1340513. [PMID: 38590694 PMCID: PMC10999560 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1340513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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This document presents a study on the relationship between physical characteristics, respiratory muscle capacity, and performance in amateur half-marathon runners. The aim of this study was to establish a preliminary predictive model to provide insights into training and health management for runners. Participants were recruited from the 2023 Beijing Olympic Forest Park Half-Marathon, comprising 233 individuals. Personal information including age, gender, height, weight, and other relevant factors were collected, and standardized testing methods were used to measure various parameters. Correlation analysis revealed significant associations between gender, height, weight, maximum expiratory pressure, maximal inspiratory pressure, and half-marathon performance. Several regression equations were developed to estimate the performance of amateur marathon runners, with a focus on gender, weight, maximum expiratory pressure, and height as predictive factors. The study found that respiratory muscle training can delay muscle fatigue and improve athletic performance. Evaluating the level of respiratory muscle capacity in marathon athletes is crucial for defining the potential speed limitations and achieving optimal performance. The information from this study can assist amateur runners in optimizing their training methods and maintaining their physical wellbeing.
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- Houyuan Zhu
- China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
- School of Physical Education, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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Major ME, Sommers J, Horrevorts E, Buist CM, Dettling-Ihnenfeldt DS, van der Schaaf M. Inspiratory muscle training for mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit: Obstacles and facilitators for implementation. A mixed method quality improvement study. Aust Crit Care 2024:S1036-7314(24)00021-3. [PMID: 38320925 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mechanically ventilated patients are at risk of developing inspiratory muscle weakness (IMW), which is associated with failure to wean and poor outcomes. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a recommended intervention during and after extubation but has not been widely adopted in Dutch intensive care units (ICUs). OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to explore the potential, barriers, and facilitators for implementing IMT as treatment modality for mechanically ventilated patients. METHODS This mixed-method, proof-of-concept study was conducted in a large academic hospital in the Netherlands. An evidence-based protocol for assessing IMW and training was applied to patients ventilated for ≥24 h in the ICU during an 8-month period in 2021. Quantitative data on completed measurements and interventions during and after ICU-stay were collected retrospectively and were analysed descriptively. Qualitative data were collected through semistructured interviews with physiotherapists executing the new protocol. Interview data were transcribed and thematically analysed. FINDINGS Of the 301 screened patients, 11.6% (n = 35) met the inclusion criteria. Measurements were possible in 94.3% of the participants, and IMW was found in 78.8% of the participants. Ninety-six percent started training in the ICU, and 88.5% continued training after transfer to the ward. Follow-up measurements were achieved in 73.1% of the patients with respiratory muscle weakness. Twelve therapists were interviewed, of whom 41.7% regularly worked in the ICU. When exploring reasons for protocol deviation, three themes emerged: "professional barriers", "external factors", and "patient barriers". CONCLUSIONS Implementation of measurements of and interventions for IMW showed to be challenging in this single centre study. Clinicians' willingness to change their handling was related to beliefs regarding usefulness, effectiveness, and availability of time and material. We recommend that hospitals aiming to implement IMT during or after ventilator weaning consider these professional and organisational barriers for implementation of novel, evidence-based interventions into daily clinical practice.
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- Mel E Major
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Ageing and Vitality, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Ageing and Vitality, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location AMC, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- European School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location AMC, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Ageing and Vitality, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location AMC, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Ageing and Vitality, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location AMC, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Zarralanga-Lasobras T, Romero-Estarlich V, Carrasco-Paniagua C, Serra-Rexach JA, Mayordomo-Cava J. "Inspiratory muscle weakness in acutely hospitalized patients 75 years and over": a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of multicomponent exercise and inspiratory muscle training. Eur Geriatr Med 2024; 15:83-94. [PMID: 37755683 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-023-00865-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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PURPOSE The impact of hospitalization for acute illness on inspiratory muscle strength in oldest-old patients is largely unknown, as are the potential benefits of exercise and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) during in-hospital stay. DESIGN AND METHODS This was a sub-study of a randomized clinical trial that evaluated the efficiency of a multicomponent exercise program in preventing hospitalization-associated disability. Patients were randomized into control (CG) and intervention (IG) groups. The intervention included two daily sessions of supervised walking, squat, balance, and IMT. Baseline and discharge maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and inspiratory muscle weakness (IMW) were determined. The effect of the intervention on inspiratory muscle strength was assessed by analyzing (1) the differences between groups in baseline and discharge MIP and IMW, (2) the association, patient by patient, between baseline and discharge MIP, and the improvement index (MIP discharge/baseline) in patients with or without IMW. RESULTS In total, 174 patients were assessed (mean age of 87), 57 in CG and 117 in IG. Baseline MIP was lower than predicted in both sexes (women 29.7 vs 44.3; men 36.7 vs 62.5 cmH2O, P < 0.001, baseline vs predicted, respectively). More than 65% of patients showed IMW at admission. In women in IG, the mean MIP was higher at discharge than at admission (P = 0.003) and was the only variable that reached expected reference levels at discharge (Measured MIP 39.2 vs predicted MIP 45 cmH2O, P = 0.883). Patients with IMW on admission showed a statistically significant improvement in MIP after the intervention. CONCLUSION IMW is very prevalent in oldest-old hospitalized with acute illness. Patients might benefit from a multicomponent exercise program including IMT, even during short-stay hospitalization. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov; No.: NTC03604640. May 3, 2018.
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- Teresa Zarralanga-Lasobras
- Department of Geriatrics, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, C. Castillo de Alarcón, 49, 28692, Villafranca del Castillo, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Geriatrics, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, C. Castillo de Alarcón, 49, 28692, Villafranca del Castillo, Madrid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center on Frailty and Healthy Aging, CIBERFES, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, C. Castillo de Alarcón, 49, 28692, Villafranca del Castillo, Madrid, Spain.
- Facultad HM Hospitales de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Camilo José Cela, Madrid, Spain.
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Craighead DH, Freeberg KA, Heinbockel TC, Rossman MJ, Jackman RA, McCarty NP, Jankowski LR, Nemkov T, Reisz JA, D’Alessandro A, Chonchol M, Bailey EF, Seals DR. Time-Efficient, High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Increases Exercise Tolerance in Midlife and Older Adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2024; 56:266-276. [PMID: 37707508 PMCID: PMC10840713 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000003291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine if time-efficient, high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST), comprising 30 inhalation-resisted breaths per day, improves cardiorespiratory fitness, exercise tolerance, physical function, and/or regional body composition in healthy midlife and older adults. METHODS We performed a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial (NCT03266510) testing 6 wk of IMST (30 breaths per day, 6 d·wk -1 , 55%-75% maximal inspiratory pressure) versus low-resistance sham training (15% maximal inspiratory pressure) in healthy men and women 50-79 yr old. Subjects performed a graded treadmill exercise test to exhaustion, physical performance battery (e.g., handgrip strength, leg press), and body composition testing (dual x-ray absorptiometry) at baseline and after 6 wk of training. RESULTS Thirty-five participants (17 women, 18 men) completed high-resistance IMST ( n = 17) or sham training ( n = 18). Cardiorespiratory fitness (V̇O 2peak ) was unchanged, but exercise tolerance, measured as treadmill exercise time during a graded exercise treadmill test, increased with IMST (baseline, 539 ± 42 s; end intervention, 606 ± 42 s; P = 0.01) but not sham training (baseline, 562 ± 39 s; end intervention, 553 ± 38 s; P = 0.69). IMST increased peak RER (baseline, 1.09 ± 0.02; end intervention, 1.13 ± 0.02; P = 0.012), peak ventilatory efficiency (baseline, 25.2 ± 0.8; end intervention, 24.6 ± 0.8; P = 0.036), and improved submaximal exercise economy (baseline, 23.5 ± 1.1 mL·kg -1 ⋅min -1 ; end intervention, 22.1 ± 1.1 mL·kg -1 ⋅min -1 ; P < 0.001); none of these factors were altered by sham training (all P > 0.05). Changes in plasma acylcarnitines (targeted metabolomics analysis) were consistently positively correlated with changes in exercise tolerance after IMST but not sham training. IMST was associated with regional increases in thorax lean mass (+4.4%, P = 0.06) and reductions in trunk fat mass (-4.8%, P = 0.04); however, peripheral muscle strength, muscle power, dexterity, and mobility were unchanged. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that high-resistance IMST is an effective, time-efficient lifestyle intervention for improving exercise tolerance in healthy midlife and older adults.
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- Daniel H. Craighead
- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Physiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
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Fagevik Olsén M, Lannefors L, Johansson EL, Persson HC. Variations in respiratory and functional symptoms at four months after hospitalisation due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pulm Med 2024; 24:63. [PMID: 38297244 PMCID: PMC10829323 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-024-02866-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Much remains unknown about complex respiratory symptoms after COVID-19. Here we aimed to describe and analyse patients' various respiratory symptoms 4 months after discharge from hospitalisation for COVID-19, focusing on sex, previous pulmonary disease, and prolonged mechanical ventilation. METHODS This cross-sectional study involved five hospitals and included 52 patients with self-assessed respiratory dysfunction at 4 months after discharge from hospitalisation for severe COVID-19. Their average age was 63 years, 38% were women, 15 had a previous diagnosed pulmonary disease, and 29 were current or previous smokers. Additionally, 31 had required intensive care-among whom 21 were intubated and 11 needed mechanical ventilation for ≥20 days. Respiratory function was tested concerning lung volumes, expiratory flow, muscle strength, physical capacity (including concurrent oxygen saturation), thoracic expansion, and respiratory movements. RESULTS Among 52 patients, 47 (90%) had one or several objectively measured respiratory function abnormalities. Decreased thoracic expansion was observed in 32 patients (62%), abnormal respiratory movements in 30 (58%), decreased vital capacity in 21 (40%), low physical function in 13 (26%), and desaturation during the test in 9 (17%). Respiratory inspiratory muscle strength was more commonly diminished than expiratory strength (27% vs. 8%). We did not observe differences between men and women, or between patients with versus without diagnosed pulmonary disease, except that those with pulmonary disease had significantly lower physical capacity assessed with 6MWD (70% vs. 88% predicted, p = 0.013). Compared to those who did not, patients who required ≥20 days of mechanical ventilation performed similarly on most tests, except that all thoracic breathing movements were significantly smaller (p < 0.05). The numbers and combinations of abnormal findings varied widely, without clear patterns. CONCLUSION Patients with remaining respiratory symptoms 4 months after discharge from hospitalization due to COVID-19 may suffer from various abnormal breathing functions, and dysfunctional breathing that is not detected using traditional measurements. These patients may benefit from multidimensional measuring of breathing movement, thoracic expansion, and respiratory muscle strength, along with traditional measurements, to assess their symptoms and enable prescription of optimal treatment interventions and rehabilitation. TRIAL REGISTRATION FoU i Sverige (Research & Development in Sweden, Registration number: 274476, registered 2020-05-28).
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- Monika Fagevik Olsén
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Box 455, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30, Gothenburg, SE, Sweden.
- Department of Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 45, Gothenburg, SE, Sweden.
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Box 455, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30, Gothenburg, SE, Sweden
- Department of Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 45, Gothenburg, SE, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Box 455, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30, Gothenburg, SE, Sweden
- Department of Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 45, Gothenburg, SE, Sweden
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 45, Gothenburg, SE, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Pradi N, Rocha Vieira DS, Ramalho O, Lemes ÍR, Cordeiro EC, Arpini M, Hulzebos E, Lanza F, Montemezzo D. Normal values for maximal respiratory pressures in children and adolescents: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Braz J Phys Ther 2024; 28:100587. [PMID: 38277805 PMCID: PMC10839618 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The non-invasive assessment of maximal respiratory pressures (MRP) reflects the strength of the respiratory muscles. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the studies which have established normative values for MRP in healthy children and adolescents and to synthesize these values through a meta-analysis. METHODS The searches were conducted until October 2023 in the following databases: ScienceDirect, MEDLINE, CINAHL, SciELO, and Web of Science. Articles that determined normative values and/or reference equations for maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) in children and adolescents published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish regardless of the year of publication were included. Two reviewers selected titles and abstracts, in case of conflict, a third reviewer was consulted. Articles that presented sufficient data were included to conduct the meta-analysis. RESULTS Initially, 252 studies were identified, 28 studies were included in the systematic review and 19 in the meta-analysis. The sample consisted of 5798 individuals, and the MIP and MEP values were stratified by sex and age groups of 4-11 and 12-19 years. Values from females 4-11 years were: 65.8 cmH2O for MIP and 72.8 cmH2O for MEP, and for males, 75.4 cmH2O for MIP and 84.0 cmH2O for MEP. In the 12-19 age group, values for females were 82.1 cmH2O for MIP and 90.0 cmH2O for MEP, and for males, they were 95.0 cmH2O for MIP and 105.7 cmH2O for MEP. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis suggests normative values for MIP and MEP in children and adolescents based on 19 studies.
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- Nicole Pradi
- Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Araranguá, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Araranguá, SC, Brazil
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Child Development and Exercise Center, the Netherlands
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- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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Halvorsen J, Henderson C, Romney W, Hågå M, Barkenæs Eggen T, Nordvik JE, Rosseland I, Moore J. Feasibility and Safety of Early Post-COVID-19 High-Intensity Gait Training: A Pilot Study. J Clin Med 2023; 13:237. [PMID: 38202245 PMCID: PMC10780026 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The feasibility and safety of rehabilitation interventions for individuals recovering from COVID-19 after the acute stage is not well understood. This pilot study aims to provide a preliminary investigation of the feasibility and safety of providing high-intensity gait training (HIT) with a targeted cardiovascular intensity of 70-85% of the age-predicted maximum heart rate (HRmax) for individuals undergoing rehabilitation post-COVID-19. METHODS Consecutive patients who were medically cleared for HIT were invited to participate in the study. Participants practiced walking in varied contexts (treadmill, overground, and stairs), aiming to spend as much time as possible within their target cardiovascular intensity zone during scheduled physical therapy (PT) sessions. Training characteristics and adverse events were collected to determine the feasibility and safety of HIT. The severity of adverse events was graded on a 1-5 scale according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. RESULTS The participants (n = 20) took a mean of 2093 (±619) steps per PT session. The average peak heart rate during PT sessions was 81.1% (±9.4) of HRmax, and 30.1% (±21.0) of the session time was spent at heart rates ≥ 70% HRmax. Mild adverse events (grade 1) occurred in <5% of the sessions, and no intervention-requiring or life-threatening adverse events (grade 2-5) occurred. CONCLUSION This pilot study provides preliminary evidence that HIT may be feasible and safe during inpatient rehabilitation for patients post-COVID-19 following medical clearance.
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- Joakim Halvorsen
- Forsterket Rehabilitering Aker, Helseetaten, Oslo kommune, Trondheimsveien 235, 0586 Oslo, Norway; (M.H.); (I.R.)
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- Institute for Knowledge Translation, Carmel, IN 46033, USA; (C.H.); (J.M.)
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46254, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA;
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- Forsterket Rehabilitering Aker, Helseetaten, Oslo kommune, Trondheimsveien 235, 0586 Oslo, Norway; (M.H.); (I.R.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0166 Oslo, Norway;
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- Forsterket Rehabilitering Aker, Helseetaten, Oslo kommune, Trondheimsveien 235, 0586 Oslo, Norway; (M.H.); (I.R.)
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- Institute for Knowledge Translation, Carmel, IN 46033, USA; (C.H.); (J.M.)
- Regional Kompetansetjeneste for Rehabilitering, Sunnaas HF, Trondheimsveien 235, 0586 Oslo, Norway
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Aydin G, Yeldan I, Akgul A. The relationship between inspiratory muscle strength, venous refilling time, disease severity, and functional capacity in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Phlebology 2023; 38:649-656. [PMID: 37561019 DOI: 10.1177/02683555231194419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Our aim is to evaluate the relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and venous refilling time, disease severity, and functional capacity in patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). METHODS Sixty-one patients (49 female, aged 20-65 ) were enrolled in the study. The demographic characteristics of the patients were questioned. All patients were assessed with maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure (MIP/MEP) for inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength, photoplethysmography for venous refilling time (VRT), venous clinical severity score (VCSS) for disease severity, and 6-min walk test (6-MWT) for functional capacity. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 49.48 ± 13.19 years, and the mean duration of disease was 9.18 ± 6.57 years. There was statistically significant positive association between MIP and VRT(r: 0.331, p: 0.009), 6-MWT (r: 0.616, p < 0.001) values, and there was negative association between MIP and VCSS(r: -0.439 p < 0.001) scores. CONCLUSION Evaluation of inspiratory muscle strength and elimination of its deficiency, providing interventions to approach normative values have the potential to contribute positively to the treatment of the patient.
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- Gamze Aydin
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Division of Gerontology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lista-Paz A, Langer D, Barral-Fernández M, Quintela-Del-Río A, Gimeno-Santos E, Arbillaga-Etxarri A, Torres-Castro R, Vilaró Casamitjana J, Varas de la Fuente AB, Serrano Veguillas C, Bravo Cortés P, Martín Cortijo C, García Delgado E, Herrero-Cortina B, Valera JL, Fregonezi GAF, González Montañez C, Martín-Valero R, Francín-Gallego M, Sanesteban Hermida Y, Giménez Moolhuyzen E, Álvarez Rivas J, Ríos-Cortes AT, Souto-Camba S, González-Doniz L. Maximal Respiratory Pressure Reference Equations in Healthy Adults and Cut-off Points for Defining Respiratory Muscle Weakness. Arch Bronconeumol 2023; 59:813-820. [PMID: 37839949 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2023.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (PImax/PEmax) reference equations obtained in healthy people are needed to correctly interpret respiratory muscle strength. Currently, no clear cut-off points defining respiratory muscle weakness are available. We aimed to establish sex-specific reference equations for PImax/PEmax in a large sample of healthy adults and to objectively determine cut-off points for respiratory muscle weakness. METHODS A multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted across 14 Spanish centres. Healthy non-smoking volunteers aged 18-80 years stratified by sex and age were recruited. PImax/PEmax were assessed using uniform methodology according to international standards. Multiple linear regressions were used to obtain reference equations. Cut-off points for respiratory muscle weakness were established by using T-scores. RESULTS The final sample consisted of 610 subjects (314 females; 48 [standard deviation, SD: 17] years). Reference equations for PImax/PEmax included body mass index and a squared term of the age as independent variables for both sexes (p<0.01). Cut-off points for respiratory muscle weakness based on T-scores ≥2.5 SD below the peak mean value achieved at a young age were: 62 and 83cmH2O for PImax and 81 and 109cmH2O for PEmax in females and males, respectively. CONCLUSION These reference values, based on the largest dataset collected in a European population to date using uniform methodology, help identify cut-off points for respiratory muscle weakness in females and males. These data will help to better identify the presence of respiratory muscle weakness and to determine indications for interventions to improve respiratory muscle function.
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- Ana Lista-Paz
- University of A Coruña, Faculty of Physiotherap, Research Group in Psychosocial Intervention and Functional Rehabilitation, Spain.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Research Group or Rehabilitation in Internal Disorders, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery (BREATHE), Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism (CHROMETA), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University of A Coruña, Faculty of Physiotherap, Research Group in Psychosocial Intervention and Functional Rehabilitation, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Spain; Blanquerna School of Health Sciences, Ramon Llull University, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Chile, Chile; Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Blanquerna School of Health Sciences, Global Research on Wellbeing (GRoW), Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain
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- University Hospital Doce de Octubre, Madrid, Spain; Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Complutense University, Spain
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- University Hospital Doce de Octubre, Madrid, Spain; Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Complutense University, Spain
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- Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Spain; Universidad San Jorge, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Gabinete de Función Respiratoria, Spain
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- University Hospital of Canarias, Spain; School University of Physiotherapy, University of La Laguna, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Spain
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- University of A Coruña, Faculty of Physiotherap, Research Group in Psychosocial Intervention and Functional Rehabilitation, Spain; University Hospital of A Coruña, Spain
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- University of A Coruña, Faculty of Physiotherap, Research Group in Psychosocial Intervention and Functional Rehabilitation, Spain; University Hospital of A Coruña, Spain
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- General University Hospital Santa Lucía, Spain; Physiotherapy Department, University of Murcia, Spain
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- University of A Coruña, Faculty of Physiotherap, Research Group in Psychosocial Intervention and Functional Rehabilitation, Spain
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- University of A Coruña, Faculty of Physiotherap, Research Group in Psychosocial Intervention and Functional Rehabilitation, Spain
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Murrieta-Álvarez I, A Fernández-Gutiérrez J, A Pérez C, León-Peña AA, Reyes-Cisneros ÓA, Benítez-Salazar JM, Sánchez-Bonilla D, Olivares-Gazca JC, Fernández-Lara D, Pérez-Padilla R, Ruiz-Delgado GJ, Ruiz-Argüelles GJ. Impaired lung function in multiple sclerosis: a single-center observational study in 371 persons. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:4429-4439. [PMID: 37410269 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06914-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Abnormal lung function in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) could be considered as the result of muscle weakness or MS-specific structural central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities as a precipitant factor for the worsening of motor impairment or cognitive symptoms. METHODS This is a cross-sectional observational study in PwMS. Forced spirometry was conducted, and normative metrics of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), and the relation FEV1/FVC were calculated. Qualitative and quantitative brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations were carried out. RESULTS A total of 371 PwMS were included in the study. Of those, 196 (53%) had RRMS, 92 (25%) SPMS, and 83 (22%) PPMS. Low FVC and FEV1 was present in 16 (8%), 16 (19%), and 23 (25%) of the patients in the RRMS, PPMS, and SPMS, respectively. PwMS with T2-FLAIR lesions involving the corpus callosum (CC) had a significantly higher frequency of abnormally low FVC and FEV1 (OR 3.62; 95% CI 1.33-9.83; p = 0.012) than patients without lesions in that region. This association remained significant in the RRMS group (OR 10.1; 95% CI 1.3-67.8; p 0.031) when the model excluded PPMS and SPMS. According to our study, for every increase of 1 z score of FVC, we observed an increase of 0.25 cm3 of hippocampal volume (β 0.25; 95% CI 0.03-0.47; p 0.023) and 0.43 cm3 of left hippocampus volume (β 0.43; 95% CI 0.16-0.71; p 0.002). CONCLUSIONS We observed an incremental prevalence of abnormally low pulmonary function tests that parallels a sequence from more early relapsing courses to long-standing progressive courses (RRMS to PPMS or SPMS).
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- Iván Murrieta-Álvarez
- Clínica Ruiz, Centro de Hematología y Medicina Interna, Puebla, México
- Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, México
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Clínica Ruiz, Centro de Hematología y Medicina Interna, Puebla, México
- Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, México
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- Clínica Ruiz, Centro de Hematología y Medicina Interna, Puebla, México
- Universidad Anáhuac Puebla, Tlaxcalancingo, México
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- Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, México
- Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Clínica Ruiz, Centro de Hematología y Medicina Interna, Puebla, México
- Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, México
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- Clínica Ruiz, Centro de Hematología y Medicina Interna, Puebla, México
- Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, México
- Laboratorios Ruiz SYNLAB, Puebla, México
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- Clínica Ruiz, Centro de Hematología y Medicina Interna, Puebla, México.
- Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, México.
- Laboratorios Ruiz SYNLAB, Puebla, México.
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Sogard AS, Mickleborough TD. The therapeutic role of inspiratory muscle training in the management of asthma: a narrative review. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2023; 325:R645-R663. [PMID: 37720997 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00325.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Asthma is a disorder of the airways characterized by chronic airway inflammation, hyperresponsiveness, and variable recurring airway obstruction. Treatment options for asthma include pharmacological strategies, whereas nonpharmacological strategies are limited. Established pharmacological approaches to treating asthma may cause unwanted side effects and do not always afford adequate protection against asthma, possibly because of an individual's variable response to medications. A potential nonpharmacological intervention that is most available and cost effective is inspiratory muscle training (IMT), which is a technique targeted at increasing the strength and endurance of the diaphragm and accessory muscles of inspiration. Studies examining the impact of IMT on asthma have reported increases in inspiratory muscle strength and a reduction in the perception of dyspnea and medication use. However, because of the limited number of studies and discordant methods between studies more evidence is required to elucidate in individuals with asthma the efficacy of IMT on inspiratory muscle endurance, exercise capacity, asthma control, symptoms, and quality of life as well as in adolescents with differing severities of asthma. Large randomized controlled trials would be a significant step forward in clarifying the effectiveness of IMT in individuals with asthma. Although IMT may have favorable effects on inspiratory muscle strength, dyspnea, and medication use, the current evidence that IMT is an effective treatment for asthma is inconclusive.
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- Abigail S Sogard
- Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Van Boxstael S, Peene L, Dylst D, Penders J, Hadzic A, Meex I, Corten K, Mesotten D, Thiessen S. The effect of spinal versus general anaesthesia on perioperative muscle weakness in patients having bilateral total hip arthroplasty: a single center randomized clinical trial. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:450. [PMID: 37864209 PMCID: PMC10588152 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01435-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Perioperative neuro-endocrine stress response may contribute to acquired muscle weakness. Regional anaesthesia has been reported to improve the outcome of patients having total hip arthroplasty. In this study, it was hypothesized that spinal anaesthesia (SA) decreases the perioperative neuro-endocrine stress response and perioperatively acquired muscle weakness (PAMW), as compared to general anaesthesia (GA). METHODS Fifty subjects undergoing bilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomly allocated to receive a standardized SA (n = 25) or GA (n = 25). Handgrip strength was assessed preoperatively, on the first postoperative day (primary endpoint) and on day 7 and 28. Respiratory muscle strength was measured by maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP). Stress response was assessed by measuring levels of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), cortisol and interleukin-6 (IL-6). RESULTS Handgrip strength postoperatively (day 1) decreased by 5.4 ± 15.9% in the SA group, versus 15.2 ± 11.7% in the GA group (p = 0.02). The handgrip strength returned to baseline at day 7 and did not differ between groups at day 28. MIP increased postoperatively in patients randomized to SA by 11.7 ± 48.3%, whereas it decreased in GA by 12.2 ± 19.9% (p = 0.04). On day 7, MIP increased in both groups, but more in the SA (49.0 ± 47.8%) than in the GA group (14.2 ± 32.1%) (p = 0.006). Postoperatively, the levels of ACTH, cortisol and IL-6 increased in the GA, but not in the SA group (p < 0.004). CONCLUSION In patients having bilateral THA, SA preserved the postoperative respiratory and peripheral muscle strength and attenuated the neuro-endocrine and inflammatory responses. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov NCT03600454.
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- Sam Van Boxstael
- Critical Care Department, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Schiepse Bos 6, 3600, Genk, Belgium.
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences & Limburg Clinical Research Center, UHasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium.
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- Critical Care Department, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Schiepse Bos 6, 3600, Genk, Belgium
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- Critical Care Department, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Schiepse Bos 6, 3600, Genk, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
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- Critical Care Department, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Schiepse Bos 6, 3600, Genk, Belgium
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- Critical Care Department, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Schiepse Bos 6, 3600, Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
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- Critical Care Department, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Schiepse Bos 6, 3600, Genk, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences & Limburg Clinical Research Center, UHasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Critical Care Department, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Schiepse Bos 6, 3600, Genk, Belgium
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Park TS, Tak YJ, Ra Y, Kim J, Han SH, Kim SH, Shin Y, Shin MJ, Kang JH. Reference Respiratory Muscle Strength Values and a Prediction Equation Using Physical Functions for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Korea. J Korean Med Sci 2023; 38:e325. [PMID: 37846788 PMCID: PMC10578989 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In Korea, tests for evaluating respiratory muscle strength are based on other countries' clinical experience or standards, which can lead to subjective evaluations. When evaluating respiratory function based on the standards of other countries, several variables, such as the race and cultures of different countries, make it difficult to apply these standards. The purpose of this study was to propose objective respiratory muscle strength standards and predicted values for healthy Korean adults based on age, height, weight, and muscle strength, by measuring maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), and peak cough flow (PCF). METHODS This cross-sectional study analyzed MIP, MEP, and PCF in 360 people, each group comprising 30 adult men and women aged 20-70, diagnosed as healthy after undergoing medical check-ups at a general hospital. Hand grip strength (HGS) and the five times sit-to-stand test (FTSST) results were also recorded. Correlations among respiratory muscle strength, participant demographics, and overall muscle strength were evaluated using Pearson's correlation analysis. The predicted values of respiratory muscle strength were calculated using multiple regression analysis. RESULTS Respiratory muscle strength differed from the values reported in studies from other countries. In the entire samples, both MIP and MEP had the highest correlations with peak HGS (r = 0.643, r = 0.693; P < 0.05), while PCF had the highest correlation with forced expiratory volume in 1 s (r = 0.753; P < 0.05). Age, body mass index, peak HGS, and FTSST results were independent variables affecting respiratory muscle strength. A predictive equation for respiratory muscle strength was developed using the multiple regression equation developed in this study. CONCLUSION Respiratory muscle strength index may differ by country. For more accurate diagnoses, standard values for each country are required. This study presents reference values for Korea, and a formula for estimation is proposed when no respiratory muscle strength measurement equipment is available. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Research Information Service Identifier: KCT0006778.
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- Tae Sung Park
- Department of Convergence Medical Institute of Technology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Biostatistics, Clinical Trial Center, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medical Institute of Technology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Korea.
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Gams P, Bitenc M, Danojevic N, Jensterle T, Sadikov A, Groznik V, Sostaric M. Erector spinae plane block versus intercostal nerve block for postoperative analgesia in lung cancer surgery. Radiol Oncol 2023; 57:364-370. [PMID: 37665743 PMCID: PMC10476902 DOI: 10.2478/raon-2023-0035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A recent trend in postoperative analgesia for lung cancer surgery relies on regional nerve blocks with decreased opioid administration. Our study aims to critically assess the continuous ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) at our institution and compare it to a standard regional anesthetic technique, the intercostal nerve block (ICNB). PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective randomized-control study was performed to compare outcomes of patients, scheduled for video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lung cancer resection, allocated to the ESPB or ICNB group. Primary outcomes were total opioid consumption and subjective pain scores at rest and cough each hour in 48 h after surgery. The secondary outcome was respiratory muscle strength, measured by maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP/MEP) after 24 h and 48 h. RESULTS 60 patients met the inclusion criteria, half ESPB. Total opioid consumption in the first 48 h was 21. 64 ± 14.22 mg in the ESPB group and 38.34 ± 29.91 mg in the ICNB group (p = 0.035). The patients in the ESPB group had lower numerical rating scores at rest than in the ICNB group (1.19 ± 0.73 vs. 1.77 ± 1.01, p = 0.039). There were no significant differences in MIP/MEP decrease from baseline after 24 h (MIP p = 0.088, MEP p = 0.182) or 48 h (MIP p = 0.110, MEP p = 0.645), time to chest tube removal or hospital discharge between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS In the first 48 h after surgery, patients with continuous ESPB required fewer opioids and reported less pain than patients with ICNB. There were no differences regarding respiratory muscle strength, postoperative complications, and time to hospital discharge. In addition, continuous ESPB demanded more surveillance than ICNB.
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- Polona Gams
- Surgery Bitenc, Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Golnik, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Surgery Bitenc, Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Golnik, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
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- Surgery Bitenc, Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Golnik, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- University Medical Center Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Mętel S, Kostrzon M, Adamiak J, Janus P. Respiratory Muscle Function in Older Adults with Chronic Respiratory Diseases after Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Subterranean Salt Chambers. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5120. [PMID: 37568522 PMCID: PMC10419711 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12155120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Training the respiratory muscles is a crucial aspect of pulmonary rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to assess the function of respiratory muscles in older adults both before and after a period of pulmonary rehabilitation and treatment stay within the underground chambers of a salt mine. A total of 50 patients aged 65 years and older with chronic respiratory conditions was enrolled in the study. These participants underwent a 3-week subterranean pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program in the "Wieliczka" Salt Mine. Levels of sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP), maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) were measured using the MicroRPM both before and after the outpatient PR program conducted 135 m underground. A total of 44 patients with a mean age of 68.8 ± 2.9 years who completed the PR program and tests were included in the analysis. The average changes in the parameters of pulmonary function before and after the PR were: MIP 8.8 cmH2O, MEP 7.1 cmH2O, and SNIP 11.2 cmH2O (for p < 0.05). For patients older than 70 years, beneficial changes were only observed for MEP, which increased by 9.3 cmH2O (for p < 0.05). Speleotherapy combined with pulmonary rehabilitation improves respiratory muscle function in older adults with chronic respiratory diseases, mainly in terms of MEP. Therefore, a greater emphasis on inspiratory muscle training in the rehabilitation program should be considered.
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- Sylwia Mętel
- Department of Motor Rehabilitation, Institute of Applied Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland;
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- ‘Wieliczka’ Salt Mine Health Resort, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland; (M.K.); (P.J.)
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- Department of Motor Rehabilitation, Institute of Applied Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland;
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- ‘Wieliczka’ Salt Mine Health Resort, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland; (M.K.); (P.J.)
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Chaney H, Mekking D, De Bakker D, Beeri E, Eekhoff EMW, Franken A, Kamp O, Micha D, Barreiros C, Tomlow B, van den Aardweg JG, LoMauro A, Folkestad L. Key4OI Recommendations for Lung Function Guidance in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Based on an Internationally Performed Comprehensive International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement Procedure. Chest 2023; 163:1201-1213. [PMID: 36640996 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2022.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pulmonary involvement in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) can be severe but may be overlooked in milder cases. The Care4BrittleBones Foundation initiated this project to develop a set of global outcome measures focusing on respiratory-related issues in patients with OI. The objective was to reach an international consensus for a standardized set of outcomes and associated measuring instruments for the pulmonary care of individuals with OI. Based on the initial tests and questionnaires, we suggest parameters for when pulmonologists should seek guidance from the growing literature on OI pulmonary care and/or recognized experts in the field. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS The project team consisted of a multidisciplinary mix of 12 people from six countries, including an OI patient representative, and facilitated by the Care4BrittleBones Foundation director. The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) process was followed, which includes the Delphi method, used to collect the opinions of the expert team. Patient input was present in each meeting due to the inclusion of a patient representative. In addition, online focus groups were held. They consisted of adults with OI from different countries, and they determined which questions matter the most to the OI community worldwide. RESULTS After three Delphi rounds, the expert team reached a consensus on the final set of measuring instruments, which included pulmonary function testing and patient self-reporting of symptoms related to breathing and sleep. Two questionnaires were decided upon: St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (shortened version) and four questions regarding sleep. Patients should be screened for a history of pneumonia. Advanced testing for select patients by a pulmonologist would include further pulmonary function tests and a chest radiograph. CONCLUSIONS A standardized set of outcome measures related to pulmonary care of individuals with OI was determined based on what is important to both experts and patients. This included patient-reported outcome measures and basic pulmonary function testing. Using these outcome measures, it can be determined which patients are at high risk for pulmonary complications.
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- Hollis Chaney
- Department of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC; Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Care4BrittleBones Foundation, Wassenaar, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, W. M. Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Respiratory Rehabilitation Unit, ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section Endocrinology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam Rare Bone Disease Center/Amsterdam Bone Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Genetics, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam Rare Bone Disease/Amsterdam Bone Center, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Hanon S, Verbanck S, Stylemans D, Meysman M, Vanderhelst E. Peak Inspiratory Flow for Screening of Inspiratory Muscle Weakness in Neuromuscular Disease. Lung 2023:10.1007/s00408-023-00617-7. [PMID: 37055634 DOI: 10.1007/s00408-023-00617-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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- Shane Hanon
- Respiratory Division, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Respiratory Division, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Respiratory Division, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Respiratory Division, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Respiratory Division, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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Angus SA, Chang JC, Mann LM, Thompson BP, Doherty CJ, Dominelli PB. Altering magnetic field strength impacts the assessment of diaphragmatic function using cervical magnetic stimulation. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2023; 309:104012. [PMID: 36592844 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2022.104012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Quantifying diaphragm neuromuscular function using cervical magnetic stimulation (CMS) typically uses only a single stimulator (1-Stim) which may be inadequate to maximally stimulate the phrenic nerves. We questioned if using two stimulators (2-Stim) together alters diaphragm neuromuscular function at baseline and following inspiratory pressure threshold loading. Six (n = 3 female) healthy young participants were instrumented with esophageal and gastric balloon tipped catheters and electrodes over the 7-8th intercostal space. With either 1-Stim or 2-Stim an incremental protocol, where the stimulator intensity was progressively increased was completed prior to a series of potentiated twitches. The inspiratory threshold loading test consisted of loaded breathing to failure. Compared to 1-Stim, 2-Stim resulted in significantly greater unpotentiated Pditw and M-waves during the incremental protocol (both p < 0.01). Similarly, 2-Stim resulted in greater potentiated Pditw (31 ± 8 vs. 41 ± 9 cmH2O; p = 0.02) and M-waves (6.4 ± 2.9 vs. 8.6 ± 2.4 V; p = 0.02). Our findings suggest that CMS using 1-Stim is unlikely to generate a sufficient magnetic field to maximally stimulate the phrenic nerves and may underestimate diaphragm function.
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- Sarah A Angus
- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
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Inspiratory Muscle Training Improves Maximal Inspiratory Pressure Without Increasing Performance in Elite Swimmers. Int J Sports Physiol Perform 2023; 18:320-325. [PMID: 36754056 DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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PURPOSE To analyze the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on the maximal inspiratory mouth pressure (MIP) and performance of elite swimmers. METHODS Eight participants performed a 3000-m swimming test (T-3000), followed by blood lactate measurements at 1 and 5 minutes postexercise.. The testing protocol was carried out before and after 6 weeks of IMT, in which a high-volume IMT group (HV-IMT) (n = 4) performed IMT twice a day-in the morning in a seated position and in the afternoon in a concurrent session of IMT and core muscle training. Also, a low-volume IMT group (LV-IMT) (n = 4) performed IMT in the morning session only. RESULTS After the intervention, both groups improved their MIP, HV-IMT (132.75 [27.42] to 156.75 [21.88] cmH2O; P = .010; d = 0.967) and LV-IMT (149.25 [22.82] to 171.50 [23.74] cmH2O; P = .013; d = 0.955), without a significant difference between groups (P = .855). Regarding swimming performance, there were no changes between groups in the T-3000 (P = .472) or lactate removal rate (P = .104). CONCLUSION IMT increased inspiratory muscle strength in elite swimmers, but there was no association or meaningful impact on swimming performance.
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Santausa FM, Nusdwinuringtyas N, Ulianna Tambunan TF, Friska D. The correlation between six-minute walking distance and maximum phonation time in healthy adults. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 69:40-45. [PMID: 37201010 PMCID: PMC10186023 DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.10944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to determine the association between six-minute walking distance (6MWD) and maximum phonation time (MPT) in healthy adults. Patients and methods The cross-sectional study was conducted with 50 sedentary nonsingers (32 females, 18 males; mean age: 33.5±8.3 years; range, 18 to 50 years) between February 2021 and April 2021. Subjects with a history of smoking, respiratory symptoms in the last two weeks, and heart, lung, musculoskeletal, and balance problems were excluded. The measurements of MPT and 6MWD were carried out by two different assessors blinded to each other. Results The mean MPT was higher in male subjects (27.4±7.4 sec vs. 20.6±5.1 sec, p<0.001). In the bivariate analysis, there was a significant correlation between MPT and 6MWD (r=0.621, p<0.001), as well as body height (r=0.421, p=0.002) and the mean fundamental frequency (r=-0.429, p=0.002); however, no association was found with age, body weight, and the mean sound pressure level. After multiple regression, 6MWD was the only factor associated with MPT (p=0.002). Conclusion There is a significant association between 6MWD and MPT in healthy adults, and the results suggest that aerobic capacity might have a role in improving the ability to sustain phonation.
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- Febrian Mulya Santausa
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
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The impact of posture correction bands on the respiratory function of healthy adults in their twenties: The difference between men and women. Prosthet Orthot Int 2023; 47:117-121. [PMID: 36791383 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Recently, interest in posture correction has increased in Korea owing to increased smartphone usage. However, there have been no studies to evaluate the impact of wearing a posture correction band with an abdominal band on breathing and respiratory function. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 32 healthy adults, consisting of 16 men (mean age: 23.19 ± 2.88) and 16 women (mean age: 19.69 ± 1.49) participated in this study. Pulmonary function tests were conducted before and after wearing posture correction bands. RESULTS In all the participants, forced vital capacity decreased significantly (P < .05) after wearing a posture correction band. The forced expiratory volume in 1 second and maximal inspiratory pressure decreased slightly (P > .05). The maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) and peak cough flow (PCF) increased slightly (P > .05). When respiratory functions were monitored separately in men and women after wearing a posture correction band, forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in 1 second were significantly reduced in men (P < .05). In women, MEP and PCF increased significantly (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS In this study, we confirmed that the posture correction band had an effect on respiratory function. Lung capacity was statistically significantly reduced but was not clinically significant. In addition, in the case of women, it was confirmed that the abdominal band improved the MEP and PCF.
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Ammous O, Feki W, Lotfi T, Khamis AM, Gosselink R, Rebai A, Kammoun S. Inspiratory muscle training, with or without concomitant pulmonary rehabilitation, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 1:CD013778. [PMID: 36606682 PMCID: PMC9817429 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013778.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) aims to improve respiratory muscle strength and endurance. Clinical trials used various training protocols, devices and respiratory measurements to check the effectiveness of this intervention. The current guidelines reported a possible advantage of IMT, particularly in people with respiratory muscle weakness. However, it remains unclear to what extent IMT is clinically beneficial, especially when associated with pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as a stand-alone intervention and when combined with pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Airways trials register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) EBSCO, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) ClinicalTrials.gov, and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform on 20 October 2021. We also checked reference lists of all primary studies and review articles. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared IMT in combination with PR versus PR alone and IMT versus control/sham. We included different types of IMT irrespective of the mode of delivery. We excluded trials that used resistive devices without controlling the breathing pattern or a training load of less than 30% of maximal inspiratory pressure (PImax), or both. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methods recommended by Cochrane including assessment of risk of bias with RoB 2. Our primary outcomes were dyspnea, functional exercise capacity and health-related quality of life. MAIN RESULTS: We included 55 RCTs in this review. Both IMT and PR protocols varied significantly across the trials, especially in training duration, loads, devices, number/ frequency of sessions and the PR programs. Only eight trials were at low risk of bias. PR+IMT versus PR We included 22 trials (1446 participants) in this comparison. Based on a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of -1 unit, we did not find an improvement in dyspnea assessed with the Borg scale at submaximal exercise capacity (mean difference (MD) 0.19, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.42 to 0.79; 2 RCTs, 202 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). We also found no improvement in dyspnea assessed with themodified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale (mMRC) according to an MCID between -0.5 and -1 unit (MD -0.12, 95% CI -0.39 to 0.14; 2 RCTs, 204 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Pooling evidence for the 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) showed an increase of 5.95 meters (95% CI -5.73 to 17.63; 12 RCTs, 1199 participants; very low-certainty evidence) and failed to reach the MCID of 26 meters. In subgroup analysis, we divided the RCTs according to the training duration and mean baseline PImax. The test for subgroup differences was not significant. Trials at low risk of bias (n = 3) demonstrated a larger effect estimate than the overall. The summary effect of the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) revealed an overall total score below the MCID of 4 units (MD 0.13, 95% CI -0.93 to 1.20; 7 RCTs, 908 participants; low-certainty evidence). The summary effect of COPD Assessment Test (CAT) did not show an improvement in the HRQoL (MD 0.13, 95% CI -0.80 to 1.06; 2 RCTs, 657 participants; very low-certainty evidence), according to an MCID of -1.6 units. Pooling the RCTs that reported PImax showed an increase of 11.46 cmH2O (95% CI 7.42 to 15.50; 17 RCTs, 1329 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) but failed to reach the MCID of 17.2 cmH2O. In subgroup analysis, we did not find a difference between different training durations and between studies judged with and without respiratory muscle weakness. One abstract reported some adverse effects that were considered "minor and self-limited". IMT versus control/sham Thirty-seven RCTs with 1021 participants contributed to our second comparison. There was a trend towards an improvement when Borg was calculated at submaximal exercise capacity (MD -0.94, 95% CI -1.36 to -0.51; 6 RCTs, 144 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Only one trial was at a low risk of bias. Eight studies (nine arms) used the Baseline Dyspnea Index - Transition Dyspnea Index (BDI-TDI). Based on an MCID of +1 unit, they showed an improvement only with the 'total score' of the TDI (MD 2.98, 95% CI 2.07 to 3.89; 8 RCTs, 238 participants; very low-certainty evidence). We did not find a difference between studies classified as with and without respiratory muscle weakness. Only one trial was at low risk of bias. Four studies reported the mMRC, revealing a possible improvement in dyspnea in the IMT group (MD -0.59, 95% CI -0.76 to -0.43; 4 RCTs, 150 participants; low-certainty evidence). Two trials were at low risk of bias. Compared to control/sham, the MD in the 6MWD following IMT was 35.71 (95% CI 25.68 to 45.74; 16 RCTs, 501 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Two studies were at low risk of bias. In subgroup analysis, we did not find a difference between different training durations and between studies judged with and without respiratory muscle weakness. Six studies reported theSGRQ total score, showing a larger effect in the IMT group (MD -3.85, 95% CI -8.18 to 0.48; 6 RCTs, 182 participants; very low-certainty evidence). The lower limit of the 95% CI exceeded the MCID of -4 units. Only one study was at low risk of bias. There was an improvement in life quality with CAT (MD -2.97, 95% CI -3.85 to -2.10; 2 RCTs, 86 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). One trial was at low risk of bias. Thirty-two RCTs reported PImax, showing an improvement without reaching the MCID (MD 14.57 cmH2O, 95% CI 9.85 to 19.29; 32 RCTs, 916 participants; low-certainty evidence). In subgroup analysis, we did not find a difference between different training durations and between studies judged with and without respiratory muscle weakness. None of the included RCTs reported adverse events. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS IMT may not improve dyspnea, functional exercise capacity and life quality when associated with PR. However, IMT is likely to improve these outcomes when provided alone. For both interventions, a larger effect in participants with respiratory muscle weakness and with longer training durations is still to be confirmed.
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- Omar Ammous
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Choi HE, Min EH, Kim HK, Kim HJ, Jang HJ. Peak oxygen uptake and respiratory muscle performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Clinical findings and implications. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31244. [PMID: 36281098 PMCID: PMC9592275 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is the gold standard measure of aerobic exercise capacity and is an important outcome measure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). And respiratory muscle performance is also an important functional parameter for COPD patients. In addition to the traditional respiratory muscle strength test, the Test of Incremental Respiratory Endurance has recently been introduced and validated in patients with COPD. However, the relationship between VO2 and respiratory muscle performance in COPD is not well understood. Therefore, this study investigated the correlations among VO2 and respiratory muscle performance and other functional markers in COPD. A total of 32 patients with COPD were enrolled. All study participants underwent the following assessments: cardiopulmonary exercise test, pulmonary function test, respiratory muscle strength test, peripheral muscle strength test, and bioelectrical impedance analysis. When comparing VO2peak and respiratory muscle parameters, the sustained maximal inspiratory pressure (SMIP) was the only factor with a significant relationship with VO2peak. Among other functional parameters, the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) showed the strongest correlation with VO2peak. It was followed by phase angle values of lower limbs, leg extension peak torque, age, and total skeletal muscle mass. When comparing respiratory muscle performance with other functional parameters, the SMIP showed the strongest correlation with hand grip strength, followed by peak cough flow, forced vital capacity, maximal inspiratory pressure, and FEV1. The results showed that the SMIP was more significantly correlated with VO2peak than the static measurement of respiratory muscle strength. This suggests that TIRE may be a useful assessment tool for patients with COPD. Additionally, FEV1 and other functional markers were significantly correlated with VO2peak, suggesting that various parameters may be used to evaluate aerobic power indirectly.
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- Hee-Eun Choi
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
- *Correspondence: Eun-Ho Min, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, 875, Haeun-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea (e-mail: )
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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Polastri M, Palau P, Pehlivan E. Inspiratory muscle training in the rehabilitation of patients with COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2022. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2022.0125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Massimiliano Polastri
- Department of Continuity of Care and Integration, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, INCLIVA, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fagevik Olsén M, Lannefors L, Nygren-Bonnier M, Johansson EL. Long COVID – respiratory symptoms in non-hospitalised subjects – a cross-sectional study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2022.2101692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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- Monika Fagevik Olsén
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Santy L, Janssens W, Buyse B. A late diagnosis of myasthenia gravis at the respiratory practice: back to basics. Breathe (Sheff) 2022; 18:210167. [PMID: 36337129 PMCID: PMC9584594 DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0167-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Myasthenia gravis may affect respiratory muscles. To differentiate between other neuromuscular diseases, evaluation for muscle fatigability can be demonstrated by cardiopulmonary exercise testing and the maximal voluntary ventilation test.https://bit.ly/3qMeWFd
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Yu PM, Wang YQ, Luo ZR, Tsang RCC, Tronstad O, Shi J, Guo YQ, Jones AYM. Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients With Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Implantation—Implications for Physiotherapists. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:904961. [PMID: 35665252 PMCID: PMC9160231 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.904961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives To investigate the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and short-term recovery after transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation (TTVI). Methods A total of 17 patients diagnosed with severe tricuspid regurgitation who received a LuX-valve TTVI were included in this study. Spirometry lung function, maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), and 6-min walk test distance (6MWD) were recorded. Prior to surgery, patients were stratified into high or low pulmonary risk groups based on published predefined criteria. A physiotherapist provided all patients with education on thoracic expansion exercises, effective cough and an inspiratory muscle training protocol at 50% of MIP for 3 days preoperatively. All patients received standard post-operative physiotherapy intervention including positioning, thoracic expansion exercises, secretion removal techniques and mobilization. Patients were assessed for PPCs as defined by the Melbourne-Group Score-version 2. Clinical characteristics and hospital stay, cost, functional capacity, and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) heart failure score were recorded at admission, 1-week, and 30-days post-op. Results The mean (SD) age of the 17 patients was 68.4 (8.0) years and 15 (88%) were female. Pre-surgical assessment identified 8 patients (47%) at high risk of PPCs. A total of 9 patients (53%) developed PPCs between the 1st and 3rd day post-surgery, and 7 of these 9 patients were amongst the 8 predicted as “high risk” prior to surgery. One patient died before the 30 day follow up. Pre-operative pulmonary risk assessment score, diabetes mellitus, a low baseline MIP and 6MWD were associated with a high incidence of PPCs. Compared to those without PPCs, patients with PPCs had longer ICU and hospital stay, and higher hospitalization cost. At 30 days post-surgery, patients without PPCs maintained higher MIP and 6MWD compared to those with PPCs, but there were no significant between-group differences in other lung function parameters nor KCCQ. Conclusion This is the first study to report the incidence of PPCs post TTVI. Despite a 3-day prehabilitation protocol and standard post-operative physiotherapy, PPCs were common among patients after TTVI and significantly impacted on hospital and short-term recovery and outcomes. In the majority of patients, PPCs could be accurately predicted before surgery. A comprehensive prehabilitation program should be considered for patients prior to TTVI. Clinical Trial Registration [www.ClinicalTrials.gov], identifier [ChiCTR2000039671].
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- Peng-Ming Yu
- Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Physiotherapy, MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Physiotherapy, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, QLD, Australia
- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Ying-Qiang Guo,
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Queensland, QLD, Australia
- Alice Y. M. Jones,
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Low T, Lee CH, Chen YC, Lo CL, Huang YC, Lin JY, Wu SS, Lai CJ. Effect of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation on Cough Function and TRPV1 Expression. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2022; 299:103859. [PMID: 35121102 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2022.103859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Cough is a pivotal airway protective reflex, yet the effects of prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) on cough function are unknown. This study compared the cough function in subjects with PMV (≥ 21 days, n = 29) and those with short-term mechanical ventilation (SMV, ≤ 7 days, n = 27). Cough reflex sensitivity was measured by capsaicin provocation concentrations after extubation. The cough strength of respiratory muscles was assessed by involuntary cough peak expiratory flow (iCPEF). The mRNA expression of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), a cough sensor activated by capsaicin, in tracheal tissues was determined. We found that cough reflex sensitivity and iCPEF were significantly lower in the PMV group than in the SMV group. The tracheal expression of TRPV1 was similar in both groups, suggesting that changes in TRPV1 expression may not be a contributing factor. Our finding regarding the cough dysfunction after PMV highlights the need to implement effective airway clearance management and rehabilitation in this population.
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- Tissot Low
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan; Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan; Department of Physiology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
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Smith JR, Taylor BJ. Inspiratory muscle weakness in cardiovascular diseases: Implications for cardiac rehabilitation. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 70:49-57. [PMID: 34688670 PMCID: PMC8930518 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Exercise limitation is a cardinal manifestation of many cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and is associated with poor prognosis. It is increasingly well understood that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an intervention that portends favorable clinical outcomes, including improvements in exercise capacity. The etiology of exercise limitation in CVD is multifactorial but is typically governed by terminal sensations of pain, fatigue, and/or breathlessness. A known but perhaps underestimated complication of CVD that contributes to breathlessness and exercise intolerance in such patients is inspiratory muscle dysfunction. For example, inspiratory muscle dysfunction, which encompasses a loss in muscle mass and/or pressure generating capacity, occurs in up to ~40% of patients with chronic heart failure and is associated with breathlessness, exertional intolerance, and worse survival in this patient population. In this review, we define inspiratory muscle weakness, detail its prevalence in a range of CVDs, and discuss how inspiratory weakness impacts physiological function and clinical outcomes in patients with CVD often referred to CR. We also evaluate the available evidence addressing the effects of exercise-based CR with and without concurrent specific inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on inspiratory muscle function, general physiological function, and clinical outcomes in patients with CVD. Finally, we consider whether the assessment of global respiratory muscle function should become standard as part of the patient intake assessment for phase II CR programs, giving practical guidance on the implementation of such measures as well as IMT as part of phase II CR.
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- Joshua R. Smith
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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Investigations on the Respiratory Function in COVID-19 Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:9928276. [PMID: 34963882 PMCID: PMC8710188 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9928276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global public health crisis. However, whether it can cause respiratory dysfunction or physical and psychological disorders in patients remains unknown. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the respiratory function, activities of daily living, quality of life, and mental status of patients with COVID-19. Participants and outcomes. Data was collected from the follow-up of eligible patients who attended the fever clinic of three hospitals in Jiangxi Province, from March to May 2020. The outcomes included respiratory muscle function, degree of dyspnea, aerobic capacity, activities of daily living, quality of life, and mental status. Results A total of 139 patients (72 men and 67 women) were included in this study. The proportions of mild, moderate, severe, and critical cases of COVID-19 were 7.1% (10 cases), 68.3% (95 cases), 20.1% (28 cases), and 4.2% (6 cases), respectively. The rates of abnormal maximal inspiratory pressure were 10.0%, 25.2%, 25.0%, and 16.7%, respectively. There were 50%, 65.3%, 50%, and 66.7% of the patients with abnormal dyspnea in the four clinical classifications, respectively. Patients generally show a decline in quality of life, anxiety, and depression symptoms. Conclusions Respiratory dysfunction, decreased quality of life, and psychological disorders were present in each clinical classification of COVID-19. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out respiratory rehabilitation and psychological intervention for COVID-19 patients.
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Silveira BMF, Pereira MCB, Cardoso DR, Ribeiro-Samora GA, Martins HR, Parreira VF. New method for evaluating maximal respiratory pressures: Concurrent validity, test-retest, and inter-rater reliability. Braz J Phys Ther 2021; 25:741-748. [PMID: 34119441 PMCID: PMC8721068 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2021.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Maximal respiratory pressures (MRP) obtained at functional residual capacity (FRC) may reflect the real respiratory muscle pressure. OBJECTIVES To evaluate concurrent validity, test-retest, and inter-rater reliability of MRP performed with a new instrument in healthy individuals, and to compare values obtained at different volumes in healthy individuals and individuals with COPD. METHODS MRP of 100 healthy individuals were obtained using the TrueForce and the MicroRPM® at residual volume (RV) and total lung capacity (TLC) to evaluate concurrent validity. MRP were obtained at FRC using the TrueForce to evaluate reliability. Comparisons of inspiratory pressure values (FRC compared to RV) and expiratory pressure values (FRC compared to TLC) were performed with 100 healthy individuals and 15 individuals with COPD. RESULTS The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.77 and 0.86 for concurrent validity for inspiratory and expiratory pressures, respectively. Test-retest reliability showed an ICC of 0.87 for inspiratory pressure, and 0.78 for expiratory pressure; inter-rater reliability showed an ICC of 0.91 for inspiratory pressure, and 0.84 for expiratory pressure. Measurements performed at RV and TLC were higher when compared to FRC [mean difference (95%CI)= -8.30 (-11.82, -4.78) cmH2O; -37.29 (-42.63, -31.96) cmH2O] in healthy individuals, and -11.09 (-15.83, -6.35) cmH2O; -57.14 (-71.05, -43.05) cmH2O in COPD, for inspiratory and expiratory pressures, respectively. CONCLUSION MRP performed with the TrueForce presented good concurrent validity, good test-retest reliability, excellent inter-rater reliability for inspiratory pressure and good inter-rater reliability for expiratory pressure. MRP were lower when obtained at FRC for healthy individuals and with COPD.
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- Bruna M F Silveira
- Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Electrical Engineering Program, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Lista-Paz A, Sancho Marín S, Souto Camba S, Jácome C, González Doniz L. Comparison of Two Protocols for the Assessment of Maximal Respiratory Pressures: Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Versus American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society. Cureus 2021; 13:e19129. [PMID: 34868768 PMCID: PMC8627690 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background The measurement of maximal respiratory pressures (MRPs) is commonly used to assess respiratory muscle strength. However, in Spain, there is no consensus on which is the most adequate measurement protocol, as theSpanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) protocol differs from the one endorsed by the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society(ATS/ERS). This study compared the absolute and predictive values of maximal expiratory and inspiratory pressures (MEP and MIP) in healthy adults obtained with the two protocols. Methods A cross-sectional study with a sample of healthy adults was conducted. Lung function and MRPs were assessed. MEP and MIP were measured using a digital manometer according to the SEPAR and ATS/ERS. Protocols were applied in random order by the same trained physiotherapist. The comfort experienced with each protocol was assessed through a short questionnaire. Paired t-tests were used to compare the results from both protocols. Results A total of 31 subjects (mean age 35.7±12.4 years; 14 females; FEV1=108.3±10.5%; FVC=103.7±10%) were included. There was a significant difference between MRPs favouring the SEPAR protocol, with the mean difference being 34.9±28.1 cmH2O (p˂0.001) for MEP and 8±11.6 cmH2O (p=0.001) for MIP. ATS/ERS protocol was, however, considered more comfortable than SEPAR (p<0.005). Conclusions This study shows that, in healthy adults, higher MRPs are obtained using the SEPAR protocol. Yet, the ATS/ERS protocol is experienced as more comfortable. Future studies are needed to analyse the application of both protocols in other populations and their associated comfort.
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- Ana Lista-Paz
- Faculty of Physiotherapy, The University of A Coruña, A Coruña, ESP
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (FMUP), Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Porto, PRT
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Silva GDP, Bunn PDS, Sodré RDS, Pinto DF, Silva EBD. Predictive equations for ventilatory muscle strength in the Brazilian population: a systematic review. FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/20012028042021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP and MEP) assess the strength index of the respiratory muscles. These measures are relevant to assess respiratory muscle strength and for clinical monitoring. This study evaluates papers that suggest predictive equations of MIP and MEP for the Brazilian population. We included studies that established prediction equations for MIP and MEP for the healthy Brazilian population, aged from 4 to 90 years old, both men and women and that had the maximum respiratory pressures measured in a sitting position. A search was carried out in March 2020 on MEDLINE, LILACS, Cochrane, SciELO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases, without date or language filters. The descriptors used were “muscle strength,” “equations,” “predictive respiratory muscles” and their respective synonyms. Out of the 3,920 studies found in databases, 963 were duplicates, 2,779 were excluded, 178 had their full texts analyzed, and only 9 met the inclusion criteria. The predictive equations of ventilatory muscle strength analyzed in this review used age, weight, and stature as variables. However, the studies showed methodological weaknesses, such as lack of cross-validation of the equation, exclusion of outliers, and lack of familiarization of MIP and MEP.
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Preoperative Exercise Training to Prevent Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Adults Undergoing Major Surgery. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2021; 18:678-688. [PMID: 33030962 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202002-183oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Rationale: Poor preoperative physical fitness and respiratory muscle weakness are associated with postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) that result in prolonged hospital length of stay and increased mortality.Objectives: To examine the effect of preoperative exercise training on the risk of PPCs across different surgical settings.Methods: We searched MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and the Cochrane Central Register, without language restrictions, for studies from inception to July 2020. We included randomized controlled trials that compared patients receiving exercise training with those receiving usual care or sham training before cardiac, lung, esophageal, or abdominal surgery. PPCs were the main outcome; secondary outcomes were preoperative functional changes and postoperative mortality, cardiovascular complications, and hospital length of stay. The study was registered with PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).Results: From 29 studies, 2,070 patients were pooled for meta-analysis. Compared with the control condition, preoperative exercise training was associated with a lower incidence of PPCs (23 studies, 1,864 patients; relative risk, 0.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.41 to 0.66; grading of evidence, moderate); Trial Sequential Analysis confirmed effectiveness, and there was no evidence of difference of effect across surgeries, type of training (respiratory muscles, endurance or combined), or preoperative duration of training. At the end of the preoperative period, exercise training resulted in increased peak oxygen uptake (weighted mean difference [WMD], +2 ml/kg/min; 99% CI, 0.3 to 3.7) and higher maximal inspiratory pressure (WMD, +12.2 cm H2O; 99% CI, 6.3 to 18.2). Hospital length of stay was shortened (WMD, -2.3 d; 99% CI, -3.82 to -0.75) in the intervention group, whereas no difference was found in postoperative mortality.Conclusions: Preoperative exercise training improves physical fitness and reduces the risk of developing PPCs while minimizing hospital resources use, regardless of the type of intervention and surgery performed.Systematic review registered with https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/ (CRD 42018096956).
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Bahenský P, Bunc V, Malátová R, Marko D, Grosicki GJ, Schuster J. Impact of a Breathing Intervention on Engagement of Abdominal, Thoracic, and Subclavian Musculature during Exercise, a Randomized Trial. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10163514. [PMID: 34441810 PMCID: PMC8397177 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: Breathing technique may influence endurance exercise performance by reducing overall breathing work and delaying respiratory muscle fatigue. We investigated whether a two-month yoga-based breathing intervention could affect breathing characteristics during exercise. Methods: Forty-six endurance runners (age = 16.6 ± 1.2 years) were randomized to either a breathing intervention or control group. The contribution of abdominal, thoracic, and subclavian musculature to respiration and ventilation parameters during three different intensities on a cycle ergometer was assessed pre- and post-intervention. Results: Post-intervention, abdominal, thoracic, and subclavian ventilatory contributions were altered at 2 W·kg−1 (27:23:50 to 31:28:41), 3 W·kg−1 (26:22:52 to 28:31:41), and 4 W·kg−1 (24:24:52 to 27:30:43), whereas minimal changes were observed in the control group. More specifically, a significant (p < 0.05) increase in abdominal contribution was observed at rest and during low intensity work (i.e., 2 and 3 W·kg−1), and a decrease in respiratory rate and increase of tidal volume were observed in the experimental group. Conclusions: These data highlight an increased reliance on more efficient abdominal and thoracic musculature, and less recruitment of subclavian musculature, in young endurance athletes during exercise following a two-month yoga-based breathing intervention. More efficient ventilatory muscular recruitment may benefit endurance performance by reducing energy demand and thus optimize energy requirements for mechanical work.
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- Petr Bahenský
- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Education, University of South Bohemia, 371 15 České Budějovice, Czech Republic; (R.M.); (D.M.); (J.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +42-038-777-3171
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- Sports Motor Skills Laboratory, Faculty of Sports, Physical Training and Education, Charles University, 165 52 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Education, University of South Bohemia, 371 15 České Budějovice, Czech Republic; (R.M.); (D.M.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Education, University of South Bohemia, 371 15 České Budějovice, Czech Republic; (R.M.); (D.M.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, Biodynamics and Human Performance Center, Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, Savannah, GA 31419, USA;
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- Department of Sports Studies, Faculty of Education, University of South Bohemia, 371 15 České Budějovice, Czech Republic; (R.M.); (D.M.); (J.S.)
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Roldán A, Forte A, Monteagudo P, Cordellat A, Monferrer-Marín J, Blasco-Lafarga C. Determinants of dynamic inspiratory muscle strength in healthy trained elderly. Postgrad Med 2021; 133:807-816. [PMID: 34148484 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2021.1945761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The S-Index assessed by means of electronic devices is a measure of Inspiratory Muscle Strength (IMS) that highly correlates with the maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP). The variables involved when using regression models for the prediction of IMS/MIP depend on both the sample characteristics and the device or protocol used. In light of the scarce information on the influence of physical activity (PA) on IMS in healthy older adults (OA), together with the incorporation of new assessment devices, the objectives of this research are: 1) to determine which factors influence the IMS in a group of trained OA, using a portable electronic device; and 2) to propose a regression model to improve its assessment and training. METHODS One hundred and fifty-nine individuals were assessed for body composition, lung capacity, IMS, and PA. A total of 92 individuals (72.73 ± 4.99 years) were considered for the final sample. RESULTS Using age, sex, and weight as control variables, forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) is the variable which is most likely to be included in the model (80%), without physical fitness appearing to be decisive. In the absence of spirometric variables, cardiorespiratory fitness (6MWT) takes on this role in a predictive model (16%). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study proposing IMS predictive formulas considering spirometry and/or physical fitness results for a Spanish, healthy, and trained OAs population. A predictive formula including also the spirometric variables (mainly the FEV1) might better predict the inspiratory muscle strength. In addition, physical and respiratory functions confirm to be different, so it is necessary for the inspiratory muscles to be trained in a specific way.
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- Sports Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Statistics and Operations Research Department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Sports Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Education and Specific Didactics Department, Jaime I University, Castellón, Spain
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- Sports Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Sports Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Sports Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Marcelino AA, Fregonezi G, Marques L, Lista-Paz A, Torres-Castro R, Resqueti V. Reliability of SNIP test and optimal number of maneuvers in 6-11 years healthy children. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252150. [PMID: 34038470 PMCID: PMC8153431 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP) is a voluntary inspiratory maneuver measured through a plug occluding one nostril. The investigation of the number of maneuvers necessary to reach the highest peak of SNIP in pediatric populations has been inconsistent. Thus, this study aimed to assess the reliability of SNIP in healthy children aged 6 to 11 years according to sex and age group, and to determine the optimal number of SNIP maneuvers for this age group. METHODS This cross-sectional study included healthy children with normal pulmonary function. We performed 12 to 20 SNIP maneuvers, with a 30 s rest between each maneuver. The reliability was tested using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), minimal detectable change (MDC), and Bland-Altman analysis for agreement. RESULTS A total of 121 healthy children (62 girls [51%]) were included in this study. The ICC and corresponding confidence interval (CI) between the highest measure and the first reproducible maneuver were 0.752 (0.656-0.824), SEM = 10.37 cmH2O, and MDC = 28.74 cmH2O. For children aged 6 to 7 years, the ICC was 0.669 (0.427-0.822), SEM = 10.76 cmH2O and MDC = 29.82 cmH2O; for children aged 8 to 11 years, the ICC was 0.774 (0.662-0.852), SEM = 9.74 cmH2O, and MDC = 26.05 cmH2O. For girls, the ICC was 0.817 (0.706-0.889), SEM = 9.40 cmH2O and MDC = 26.05 cmH2O; for boys, the ICC was 0.671 (0.487-0.798), SEM = 11.51 cmH2O, and MDC = 31.90 cmH2O. Approximately 80% of the total sample reached the highest SNIP before the 10th maneuver. CONCLUSIONS SNIP demonstrated moderate reliability between the maneuvers in children aged 6 to 11 years; older children and girls reached the SNIP peak faster. Finally, results indicated that 12 maneuvers were sufficient for healthy children aged 6 to 11 years to achieve the highest SNIP peak.
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- Ana Aline Marcelino
- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.,Departamento de Fisioterapia, Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.,Departamento de Fisioterapia, Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.,International Physiotherapy Research Network (PhysioEvidence)
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.,Departamento de Fisioterapia, Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Facultad de Fisioterapia, Universidade da Coruña, A Coruña, España
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- International Physiotherapy Research Network (PhysioEvidence).,Departamento de Kinesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.,Departamento de Fisioterapia, Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.,International Physiotherapy Research Network (PhysioEvidence)
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Neder JA. Functional respiratory assessment: some key misconceptions and their clinical implications. Thorax 2021; 76:644-646. [PMID: 33859052 DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2020-215287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Keniş-Coşkun Ö, Kocakaya D, Yağcı İ, Mutlu B, Karakurt S. Respiratory and peripheral muscle involvement in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension due to congenital heart diseases. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis 2021; 91. [PMID: 33787055 DOI: 10.4081/monaldi.2021.1551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Skeletal and respiratory muscle dysfunction has been previously described in patients with other etiologic subgroups of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) but has never been investigated in patients with PAH due to congenital heart diseases (CHD). This study aims to show the involvement of skeletal and respiratory muscles in these patients. This cross-sectional study included patients with PAH due to CHD and healthy controls. Patients' demographic properties, six-minute walk tests; shoulder abduction, handgrip, knee extension, and ankle dorsiflexion muscle strength, maximum inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressures (MEP) were measured. Deltoid, flexor digitorum superficialis, and profundus, tibialis anterior and rectus femoris muscles were visualized with ultrasonography and their cross-sectional areas (CSA) were also measured in both groups. 12 patients and 12 controls were included. Mean MIP was 104.22±32.57 cm H2O for healthy participants while 61.33±29.74 cm H2O for patients (p<0.001). For mean MEP, it was 100.08±26.05 cm H2O in healthy participants and 69.75±39.79 cmH2O in controls (p=0.004). When the strength of skeletal muscles was compared, there were significant differences between the groups in all measurements except for bilateral grip strength. In the correlation analysis, MIP and MEP values showed no significant correlations with clinical parameters. They showed significant moderate correlations with skeletal muscle strength. When CSAs of the muscles were compared, there were significant differences in all measurements except for left FDS and FDP and bilateral rectus femoris. This study showed that in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension due to CHD, respiratory muscle strength is significantly worse than healthy participants. Patients had also significantly worse skeletal muscle strength except for grip strength.
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- Özge Keniş-Coşkun
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Marmara University Medical Faculty, Istanbul .
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- Pulmonology Department, Marmara University Medical Faculty, Istanbul.
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Marmara University Medical Faculty, Istanbul .
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- Cardiology Department, Marmara University Medical Faculty, Istanbul.
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- Pulmonology Department, Marmara University Medical Faculty, Istanbul.
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Chung Y, Huang TY, Liao YH, Kuo YC. 12-Week Inspiratory Muscle Training Improves Respiratory Muscle Strength in Adult Patients with Stable Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18063267. [PMID: 33809922 PMCID: PMC8004228 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study aims to investigate and compare the effects of conventional breathing exercises and an inspiratory muscle training intervention on clinical symptoms in asthma patients. Sixty asthma patients (40–65 years old) were randomly assigned to either the conventional breathing exercises (BTE) or inspiratory muscle training (IMT) group for a 12-week intervention period. Outcome measurements were performed before and after the intervention, including the spirometry data, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (PImax and PEmax), asthma control test, asthma control questionnaire, six-minute walk test, and three-day physical activity log, were recorded. PImax expressed as % of predicted value controlled for age and gender in healthy subjects (% predicted) increased by 16.92% (82.45% to 99.38%, p < 0.05) in the BTE group and by 29.84% (71.19% to 101.03%, p < 0.05) in the IMT group. Except for forced vital capacity, which was reduced in the BTE group, all other measured variables improved in both groups, and no statistically significant between-group differences were found. IMT appears to be more effective than breathing exercise intervention in promoting improvements in respiratory muscle strength. IMT may act as an alternative to conventional breathing exercises for middle-aged and elderly asthma patients.
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- Yi Chung
- College of Human Development and Health, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan;
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- Department of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (T.-Y.H.); (Y.-H.L.)
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- Department of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (T.-Y.H.); (Y.-H.L.)
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- College of Human Development and Health, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan;
- Department of Exercise and Health Science, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan; (T.-Y.H.); (Y.-H.L.)
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Hartman JE, Klooster K, Augustijn SWS, van Geffen WH, Garner JL, Shah PL, Ten Hacken NHT, Slebos DJ. Identifying Responders and Exploring Mechanisms of Action of the Endobronchial Coil Treatment for Emphysema. Respiration 2021; 100:443-451. [PMID: 33744899 PMCID: PMC8220926 DOI: 10.1159/000514319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND So far, 3 randomized controlled trials have shown that the endobronchial treatment using coils is safe and effective. However, the more exact underlying mechanism of the treatment and best predictors of response are unknown. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to gain more knowledge about the underlying physiological mechanism of the lung volume reduction coil treatment and to identify potential predictors of response to this treatment. METHODS This was a prospective nonrandomized single-center study which included patients who were bilaterally treated with coils. Patients underwent an extensive number of physical tests at baseline and 3 months after treatment. RESULTS Twenty-four patients (29% male, mean age 62 years, forced expiratory volume in 1 s [FEV1] 26% pred, residual volume (RV) 231% pred) were included. Three months after treatment, significant improvements were found in spirometry, static hyperinflation, air trapping, airway resistance, treated lobe RV and treated lobes air trapping measured on CT scan, exercise capacity, and quality of life. The change in RV and airway resistance was significantly associated with a change in FEV1, forced vital capacity, air trapping, maximal expiratory pressure, dynamic compliance, and dynamic hyperinflation. Predictors of treatment response at baseline were a higher RV, larger air trapping, higher emphysema score in the treated lobes, and a lower physical activity level. CONCLUSIONS Our results confirm that emphysema patients benefit from endobronchial coil treatment. The primary mechanism of action is decreasing static hyperinflation with improvement of airway resistance which consequently changes dynamic lung mechanics. However, the right patient population needs to be selected for the treatment to be beneficial which should include patients with severe lung hyperinflation, severe air trapping, and significant emphysema in target lobes.
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- Jorine E Hartman
- Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands,
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary diseases, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
- National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
- Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
- National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
- Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Grigoriadis K, Efstathiou I, Dimitriadis Z, Konstantopoulou G, Grigoriadou A, Vasileiadis G, Micha M, Tsagaris I, Armaganidis A. Handgrip Force and Maximum Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressures in Critically Ill Patients With a Tracheostomy. Am J Crit Care 2021; 30:e48-e53. [PMID: 33644812 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2021248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND The association between peripheral striated muscle strength and respiratory muscle strength has been confirmed in a number of disorders. However, this association is unknown in intensive care unit patients with tracheostomies. OBJECTIVE To examine correlations between handgrip force, maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) in intensive care unit patients with tracheostomies. METHODS Twenty patients (7 women, 13 men) with tracheostomies, in the intensive care unit longer than 11 days, in stable condition, with functional limbs, and with Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 15 were recruited. Both MIP and MEP were measured with a membrane manometer; handgrip force was measured with a hydraulic hand dynamometer. RESULTS Handgrip force was significantly correlated with MIP (r = 0.45, P = .04) and MEP (r = 0.78, P = .001). Handgrip force was significantly predicted by MIP and MEP when the effect of sex was controlled for (P < .05). However, when MIP and MEP were included as predictors in a regression model, MEP was the only significant predictor (R = 0.80, R2 = 0.63, adjusted R2 = 0.57). CONCLUSIONS Strength of the hand flexors and strength of the expiratory muscles (abdominal) were significantly correlated in intensive care unit patients. Handgrip strength appears to be an easy, fast way to evaluate expiratory muscle strength by using a simple handhold command without special equipment. A strong handhold may also correspond to strong expiratory muscles. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03457376.
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- Konstantinos Grigoriadis
- Konstantinos Grigoriadis is cohead of the Physical Therapy Department, Attikon University Hospital and adjunct academic staff, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- Ioannis Efstathiou is cohead of the Physical Therapy Department, Attikon University Hospital
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- Zacharias Dimitriadis is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Thessaly, Greece
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- Georgia Konstantopoulou is an intensivist in the Department of Critical Care, Attikon University Hospital
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- Anna Grigoriadou is a physiotherapist in the Department of Physiotherapy, Attikon University Hospital
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- Georgios Vasileiadis is a physician in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ioannina University Hospital, Greece
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- Maria Micha is a physician in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Attikon University Hospital
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- Iraklis Tsagaris is a professor, Department of 2nd Critical Care, Attikon University Hospital
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- Apostolos Armaganidis is a professor and department head, Department of 2nd Critical Care, Attikon University Hospital
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