Which POWERbreathe Should I buy?
“Which POWERbreathe should I buy?” is a popular question, so here is a quick overview of the POWERbreathe Classic, Plus and K-Series. Which POWERbreathe Should I buy? The POWERbreathe Classic and Plus IMT models require you to manually adjust the training load. However, the electronic POWERbreathe K-Series features an electronically controlled resistance valve that will […]
Which Resistance Level? POWERbreathe Classic And Plus IMT Devices
Are you unsure which resistance level might be best for you? Well, in this blog we look at comparing the levels of the POWERbreathe Classic and POWERbreathe Plus Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) devices. And, you can find out more about How To Use The Classic And Plus in our blog. Resistance Levels The POWERbreathe Classic series and POWERbreathe […]
POWERbreathe For Asthma Cough
Science shows that inspiratory muscle training (IMT), such as with POWERbreathe, increases breathing muscle strength and stamina. Therefore, it’s no surprise that it can help to improve asthma symptoms, such as using POWERbreathe for asthma cough, when used as a complementary therapy. What’s more, it is drug-free and has no side effects or drug interactions. […]
Is POWERbreathe Good For Asthma?
Is POWERbreathe good for asthma? Well, research does show that it helps to relieve symptoms of asthma by improving lung function. Find out more about Breathing Effort in Asthma. As a result of improving lung function, the amount of asthma medication reduces. POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is clinically proven to benefit people with asthma. […]
How Breathing Works
This brief overview about how breathing works explains what physically happens when you breathe and what controls your breathing. It also looks at your breathing system and the muscles you use to breathe. Furthermore, it highlights how breathing training with POWERbreathe IMT has a positive effect on your breathing muscles, by increasing breathing strength, power and […]
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training For Dysphagia
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training For Dysphagia is one of a few therapies that provide exercises to help people who find it difficult to swallow. In fact, this article finds that expiratory muscle training has the potential to improve swallowing function, lung function, and quality of life for stroke patients. A speech and language therapist (SLT) […]
What Is Expiratory Muscle Strength Training?
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST), along with Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), is an element of Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT). Respiratory Muscle Training is a treatment that uses both these therapies to help you enhance your breathing muscle function. This may be to improve your health, relieve symptoms of a medical condition, improve general physical and […]
Business Award for POWERbreathe International Limited
POWERbreathe International Limited wins the Medilink Midlands Business Award 2022 in the Export Achievement category. Medilink Midlands Medilink WM is the industry association for the Life Sciences and Medical Technology Sector. It is part of a national network that supports over 3,000 members across the United Kingdom. Medilink WM provides specialist support for helping to […]
What is Inspiratory Muscle Training?
Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is like ‘dumbbells for your diaphragm’. It is likened to this because, just as you might use dumbbells to improve the strength of your biceps, IMT uses resistance training to improve the strength of your inspiratory muscles. Your main breathing muscles are your diaphragm and intercostals. And, by training them with […]
How To Improve Running Stamina
To find a way a way of running farther and longer without tiring is an ambition of many runners. It is particularly pertinent when training to run a marathon. Therefore, knowing how to improve running stamina is hugely beneficial. Why Improve Running Stamina? Increasing running stamina is essential if you are to beat your personal […]
Respiratory Rate – How Many Breaths Per Minute Is Normal?
Abnormal respiratory rate is a significant predictor of critical illness”. Even little increases or decreases in BRPM (breaths per minute) may signal underlying issues before other symptoms develop. This makes it a valuable measurement in healthcare. This article will explain the importance of your respiratory rate, explain how many breaths per minute is normal, and […]
How To Breathe Properly
Babies take deep, relaxing breaths into their abdomen. It’s natural for them. And, this is how to breathe properly. However, age, type of work and life’s stresses and strains will have a toll on your body. Consequently, and without realising it, you ‘unlearn’ how to breathe from your abdomen and start to breathe more shallowly […]
POWERbreathe For Athletes
Research finds that the use of POWERbreathe for athletes stimulates sports performance and increases pulmonary function. Furthermore, an article in the Strength and Conditioning Journal finds that training the breathing muscles can lead to several advantages, including better performance, increased inspiratory strength and stamina, feeling less breathless during exercise, and experiencing less fatigue in breathing […]
WHO Recognises use of POWERbreathe IMT in COVID Recovery
World Health Organisation As the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is offering guidance on the clinical management of the COVID-19 pandemic. One recommendation for COVID recovery includes increasing exercise and fitness with Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), such as POWERbreathe The WHO’s COVID recovery management […]
POWERbreathe ISO Certified
POWERbreathe receives ISO accreditation certificate of approval for ‘Design & manufacture of medical devices for improvement of respiratory function’ The Quality Management System of POWERbreathe International Ltd has been approved by Lloyd’s Register to the following Quality Management System Standards set out under United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation: ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Approval – Design, manufacture, […]
Breathing Facts
It’s a breathing fact that there are differences in breathing capacity between the sexes. For instance, females have disproportionately smaller radial rib cage dimensions and shorter diaphragm compared to males, making it harder to move air in and out of the lungs. But it’s not only this that affects the amount of lung capacity we have, but age, body composition and […]
