2016 Olympic Bronze Medallist, Karina Bryant on POWERbreathe
“POWERbreathe really made the difference to me prior to and during the games and now I have the medal to prove it!” Judo heavyweight Karina won bronze in her Olympic success at London 2012. Earlier in the year Karina and her coach started looking to see if there was anything they could implement in training […]
Take To Your Healthcare Professional
POWERbreathe Medic Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is available for prescription on the NHS for patients with medical conditions such as COPD, Heart Failure, Asthma, Thoracic Surgery, Ventilator Weaning, Cystic Fibrosis and Neuromuscular Disease. The POWERbreathe Medic offers an evidence-based, drug-free treatment for patients with medical conditions where dyspnoea (breathlessness) is present. It is a drug-free […]
Improve Quality Of Life In Children With Cystic Fibrosis
The Pulmocardio Fisioterapia clinic in Brazil are working with children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to help improve their quality of life. They are offering children breathing assessments and breathing training. This is performed under the strict supervision of the therapists and parents. The training will help the children to tackle the respiratory restrictions that CF imposes. Their aim […]
Deep Breathing Exercises for Intercostal Muscles & the Diaphragm
Deep breathing exercises are often referred to as pranayama in yoga, an ancient system of holistic health. Regular practice of deep breathing exercises can help tone the intercostal muscles, a group of muscles that form the chest wall, and the diaphragm, a thin muscle located under the lungs. Deep Chest Breathing Deep chest breathing requires […]
POWERbreathe Medic helps patients with breathing problems AND saves NHS money and resources
Health bosses announced back in October 2014 that the NHS in England needed extra money and an overhaul to services in order for patient care not to suffer. When it comes to respiratory care the NHS could save both money and resources if they prescribed POWERbreathe Medic Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) for patients with medical conditions such as […]
Precautions and Contraindications
POWERbreathe is drug free, suitable for almost anyone and should cause no harmful side effects when used properly. Please read the following precautions and contraindications to ensure that you use your POWERbreathe safely and appropriately. If you have any doubts about POWERbreathe’s suitability, or you have a medical condition, please consult your doctor. Precautions: Do […]
