Observational studyPloS one2023
Relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and balance in women: A cross-sectional study.
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- Effects of high- versus moderate-intensity multimodal whole-body training to improve inspiratory muscle function in persons with chronic nonspecific low back pain.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- The Mediating Role of Adiposity in the Association Between Respiratory Muscle Strength and Exercise Energy Expenditure in Adult Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Respiratory muscle strength in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: clinical significance and predictors.Clinical rheumatology · 2025Article
- A preliminary exploration of the regression equation for performance in amateur half-marathon runners: a perspective based on respiratory muscle function.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThere is scarce evidence on changes at the functional level associated with the respiratory area in women. This study aims to analyse the relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and balance in women. MATERIAL AND
methodsIn this cross-sectional observational study, the sample consisted of groups according to the results obtained in the balance test. Inspiratory muscle weakness was defined as maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) ≤ 80% of the predictive value. MIP was carried out using through a mouthpiece, with an electronic manometer. Logistic regression model was used to examine if MIP predicts balance.
results159 women participated in the study. Approximately 20% of them achieved balance ≤ 2 seconds and 18% presented MIP≤80%. MIP was associated with the time achieved in the one-leg support test. Subjects with MIP ≤ 80% of the predictive value show 3 times more risk of having a lower performance in the balance test (OR = 3.26).
conclusionsInspiratory muscle weakness is associated with deficient balance in this sample. It shows the need for multidimensional assessment and rehabilitation strategies for patients identified as having MIP weakness and/or balance disorders.
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