Effects of inspiratory muscle training in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory muscle weakness and its relation to other impairments in children with cerebral palsy (CP) have been shown in the latest studies. The effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in this population have not been comprehensively investigated so far.

Objectives

To investigate the effects of IMT on trunk control, pulmonary functions, respiratory muscle strength, daily living activities, exercise capacity and quality of life in children with CP.

Methods

This was a prospective-randomized controlled trial. Twenty-five children with CP were randomly assigned to the treatment (n=13) or the control group (n=12). The treatment group received IMT at 30% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and the control group received sham therapy (5% of MIP) for 6 week

SUBMITTER: Keles MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6235748 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov - Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature