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Capacity And Maximal Inspiratory Pressure In Healthy Adults, Amy Toonstra Pt, Dpt, K. Anderson Spt, E. Boyer Spt, A. Griswold Spt, M. Hermans Spt, S. Kiehl Spt, S. Ng Spt
Capacity And Maximal Inspiratory Pressure In Healthy Adults, Amy Toonstra Pt, Dpt, K. Anderson Spt, E. Boyer Spt, A. Griswold Spt, M. Hermans Spt, S. Kiehl Spt, S. Ng Spt
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Introduction
- Diaphragmatic fatigue during maximal exercise causes decreased blood flow to exercising limbs.
- Inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) may decrease diaphragm fatigue.
- Current studies use 50% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) for IMST, but optimal dosing at higher intensities has not been well explored.
Objective
- Investigate the impact of high intensity IMST on aerobic capacity and maximal inspiratory pressure in healthy adults.
Methods
- This study was IRB approved by the university.
- All participants provided informed consent, and demographic information was collected.
Results
- VO2 max did not change significantly in either intervention group after intervention period (p=0.143).
- Groups demonstrated significant improvement …
Assessing The General Public’S Awareness Of The Pharmacological Benefits Of Structured, Prescribed Exercise In The Treatment Of Chronic Disease, Kristin Lefebvre Pt, Phd, Ccs, William Floyd Spt, Christine Lager Spt, Zoey Stewart Spt, Mckenzie Tirrell Spt
Assessing The General Public’S Awareness Of The Pharmacological Benefits Of Structured, Prescribed Exercise In The Treatment Of Chronic Disease, Kristin Lefebvre Pt, Phd, Ccs, William Floyd Spt, Christine Lager Spt, Zoey Stewart Spt, Mckenzie Tirrell Spt
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Introduction
This novel study sought to observe the general public’s beliefs on the comparison between pharmaceuticals and exercise for the management of chronic disease, as is consistent with the ACSM Exercise is Medicine (EIM) initiative. The EIM initiative seeks to establish physical activity as a standard of care alongside more traditional interventions such as pharmacology. Despite the established benefit of exercise, little is known about the general public's awareness of the pharmacological benefits of structured, prescribed exercise in the treatment of chronic disease.
Objective
Exercise can be an effective intervention for chronic disease and in some cases, as effective as …