Relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and balance in women: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is scarce evidence on changes at the functional level associated with the respiratory area in women. This study aims to analyse the relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and balance in women.

Material and methods

In this cross-sectional observational study, the sample consisted of groups according to the results obtained in the balance test. Inspiratory muscle weakness was defined as maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) ≤ 80% of the predictive value. MIP was carried out using through a mouthpiece, with an electronic manometer. Logistic regression model was used to examine if MIP predicts balance.

Results

159 women participated in the study. Approximately 20% of them achieved balance ≤ 2 seconds and 18% presented MIP≤80%. MIP was associated wi

SUBMITTER: Azevedo IG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9931101 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature