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Cardiac and respiratory function supported by abdominal muscles in muscular dystrophy

The muscular dystrophies are known to target various muscle groups differentially. In addition to making limb muscles weak, muscular dystrophy (MD) can also lead to decreased function of specific ...
BMJ

Effects of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory function and repetitive sprint performance in wheelchair basketball players

1 Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK 2 Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Manchester Metropolitan ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Single-Count Breath Test Can Help Assess Respiratory Function in MG

A patient’s inability to count while holding their breath can be an indication of respiratory distress in myasthenia gravis. A simple breathing and counting exercise may be a meaningful tool to ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Proposed Guidance for DMD-Related Respiratory Function Evaluation in the UK

A multidisciplinary team has proposed respiratory care guidance for pediatric and adult patients living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in the United Kingdom (UK), with these recommendations ...