Effectiveness of respiratory muscle training on pulmonary function recovery in patients with spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study conducted a thorough review and meta-analysis to examine how respiratory muscle training (RMT) affects lung function recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) examining the effects of RMT on lung function in patients with SCI. The search included databases such as PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science up to October 2025. The experimental group received RMT as the main intervention, while the control group received either no treatment, a placebo, or conventional rehabilitation. Outcome measures included Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV₁), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), Maximum

SUBMITTER: Yao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12667691 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature