Inspiratory muscle strength training lowers blood pressure and sympathetic activity in older adults with OSA: a randomized controlled pilot trial.

ABSTRACT: Previous work has shown lowered casual blood pressure after just 6 wk of inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST), suggesting IMST as a potential therapeutic in the prevention/treatment of hypertension. In this study, we assessed the effects of IMST on cardiovascular parameters in older, overweight adults diagnosed with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Subjects were randomly assigned to one of two interventions 1) high-intensity IMST (n = 15, 75% maximal inspiratory pressure), or 2) a control intervention (n = 10, 15% maximum inspiratory pressure). Subjects in both groups trained at home completing 30 training breaths/day, 5 days/wk for 6 wk. Pre- and posttraining measures included maximal inspiratory pressure, casual and ambulatory blood pr

SUBMITTER: Ramos-Barrera GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10205163 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature