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 […]
Respiratory Rate – The Neglected Vital Sign
According to research, many hospitals do not take a record our respiratory rate, yet they do for other vital signs. This is significant because there is evidence that an abnormal respiratory rate “is the most significant predictor of critical illness”. The importance of your respiratory rate Birmingham City Hospital confirms in research that respiratory rate is […]
POWERbreathe For Athletes
Research (2021) finds that the use of POWERbreathe for athletes is useful for stimulating sports performance and increasing pulmonary function. The problem with respiratory muscle fatigue in athletes Athletes will train intensively and for prolonged periods. Such intense training increases respiratory muscle work. As a result, an athlete’s breathing muscle endurance decreases, inducing breathing fatigue. […]
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 […]
How to get rid of phlegm in throat & lungs naturally
Are phlegm and mucus the same thing? You will usually find phlegm in the back of the throat or in the lungs. It is produced by the lower airways. Mucus on the other hand will normally be found in the mucous membranes inside the nose. It acts like a filter protecting your lungs as you inhale. To clear […]
Breathing for focus using the 4-4-8 breathing technique
The 4-4-8 breathing technique is a basic breathing technique which is designed to help you relax and focus. This technique is great if you feel stressed or tense. Using this technique will help you get rid of the tension so you can focus on what you need to do. No matter what your goal is, […]
POWERbreathe Medic Evidence-Based IMT
Inspiratory muscle weakness is inherent in various patient groups but is most common in COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Heart Failure and Neuromuscular disease. Weakness of the inspiratory muscles can result from a number of causes, including disease. Difficulty breathing is a sign of inspiratory weakness, and a major sign of serious disease of the […]
