Respiratory training improved ventilatory function and respiratory muscle strength in patients with multiple sclerosis and lateral amyotrophic sclerosis: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Among neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have a high rate of respiratory disability. Objectives To analyze the effects of respiratory muscle training (RMT) on ventilatory function, muscle strength and functional capacity in...

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Published in:	Physiotherapy Vol. 102; no. 3; pp. 221 - 228
Main Authors:	Ferreira, Gustavo D, Costa, Ana Cecília C, Plentz, Rodrigo D.M, Coronel, Christian C, Sbruzzi, Graciele
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01-09-2016
Subjects:	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - physiopathology Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - rehabilitation Breathing Exercises Disability Evaluation Humans Meta-analysis Multiple sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis - physiopathology Multiple Sclerosis - rehabilitation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Quality of Life Respiratory Function Tests Systematic review Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Systematic review Multiple sclerosis Breathing exercises Meta-analysis
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