Effects of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory function, diaphragmatic thickness, balance control, exercise capacity and quality of life in people after stroke: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is associated with diaphragmatic weakness and impaired respiratory function as well as balance impairment. The role of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on improvement of respiratory muscle strength in people after stroke has been reported. However, the training intensity associated with optimal diaphragm recruitment and the relationship between the effect of IMT and other functions in this population remains uncertain.

Purpose

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to explore the effects of a 4-week IMT program with training intensity at 50% maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) (previously shown to be associated with maximal diaphragm contraction), on respiratory function, balance control, exercise capacity and quality of life (QOL) in people after stro

SUBMITTER: Liu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11936291 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature