Trial reportThe South African journal of physiotherapy2024
Inspiratory muscle training in children with neuromuscular disorders.
Trial report in The South African journal of physiotherapy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Inspiratory muscle training and trunk control exercises on respiratory strength and motor function in spinal muscular atrophy: randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Managing Cough in Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders: Lung Function and Care Strategies.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: Progressive respiratory muscle weakness and ineffective cough contribute to morbidity and mortality in children with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) aims to preserve or improve respiratory muscle strength and reduce respiratory morbidity. This study aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of IMT in children with NMD. Methods/design: A randomised cross-over study compared a 3-month intervention (IMT) with control periods (no IMT). Children diagnosed with NMD (5 years - 18 years) performed 30 breaths (at 30% of maximum inspiratory mouth pressure [Pimax]) with an electronic threshold device, twice daily. During the control period, participants did not perform any IMT. Discussion: Twenty three children (median [interquartile range {IQR}] age of 12.33 [10.03-14.17] years), mostly male ( Conclusion: A 3-month IMT programme in children with NMD appears safe and well-tolerated, with significant improvement in respiratory muscle strength and cough efficacy. Clinical implications: Inspiratory muscle training could be considered a cost-effective adjunct to respiratory management in children with NMD. Trial Registration: Pan African Clinical Trial Registry, PACTR201506001171421, https://pactr.samrc.ac.za.
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