Inspiratory Muscle Training Research and Evidence

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Effect of inspiratory muscle training on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, aerobic performance, sports skills, and quality of life in wheelchair rugby athletes.

Clinical RehabilitationApr 2020Medium journal impact

Should respiratory muscle training be part of the treatment of Parkinson's disease? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalNov 2024High journal impact

New Protocol for Evaluating Maximum Inspiratory Pressure: Concurrent Validity and Test-Retest Reliability.

Multiple Sclerosis and Related DisordersNov 2020Medium journal impact

Effects of 12-week inspiratory muscle training with low resistance in patients with multiple sclerosis: A non-randomised, double-blind, controlled trial.

Journal of Aging and Physical ActivityJun 2022Low journal impact

Association Between Inspiratory Muscle Function and Balance Ability in Older People: A Pooled Data Analysis Before and After Inspiratory Muscle Training.

Multiple Sclerosis and Related DisordersDec 2022Medium journal impact

Effect of eight weeks respiratory muscle training on respiratory capacity, functional capacity and quality of life on subjects with mild to moderate relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationNov 2020Low journal impact

Respiratory Muscle Training Improves Strength and Decreases the Risk of Respiratory Complications in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationFeb 2019Low journal impact

High-Intensity Respiratory Muscle Training Improves Strength and Dyspnea Poststroke: A Double-Blind Randomized Trial.

Clinical RehabilitationNov 2018Medium journal impact

The impact of high-intensity inspiratory muscle training on exercise capacity and inspiratory muscle strength in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clinical Rehabilitation12/03/2026Medium journal impact

Inspiratory muscle training for people with spinal cord injury: An implementation study.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation02/07/2025Medium journal impact

The impact of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function in patients with neuromuscular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal02/07/2024High journal impact

Inspiratory Muscle Training in Phase 1 and 2 Postoperative Cardiac Rehabilitation Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.

Frontiers in Medicine28/05/2026Medium journal impact

Comparative efficacy of single exercise interventions on pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair27/01/2026High journal impact

Effect Of Inspiratory Muscle Traınıng on Diaphragm Functıon and Activıty Performance in Subacute Ischemıc Stroke Patıents: A Sıngle-Blind Randomized-Controlled Trial.

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy2025Low journal impact

ASSOBRAFIR clinical practice guidelines in cardiovascular physical therapy: Exercise-based interventions in outpatient rehabilitation programs for heart failure.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice14/12/2025Medium journal impact

Effects of inspiratory muscle training on upper and lower extremity functional exercise capacity, muscle oxygen, and cough strength in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Clinical RehabilitationOct 2018Medium journal impact

The effects of respiratory muscle training on peak cough flow in patients with Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled study.

Physiotherapy Research InternationalOct 2024Medium journal impact

Multifactorial inspiratory muscle training and its impact on respiratory and functional parameters of patients with diabetic polyneuropathy-A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physiotherapy Research InternationalJul 2025Medium journal impact

Effect of Power-Breath Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Diaphragmatic Stimulation on the Severity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal02/08/2024High journal impact

Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients Living With Chronic Kidney Disease and Receiving Hemodialysis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2021Medium journal impact

Inspiratory muscle training in neuromuscular patients: Assessing the benefits of a novel protocol.

Journal of Physiotherapy2024Medium journal impact

Preoperative respiratory muscle training reduces the risk of pulmonary complications and the length of hospital stay after cardiac surgery: a systematic review.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2022Low journal impact

Respiratory Muscle Training Reduces Respiratory Complications and Improves Swallowing Function After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Disability and RehabilitationDec 2019Medium journal impact

Effects of daily inspiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle strength and chest wall regional volumes in haemodialysis patients: a randomised clinical trial.

Journal of Physiotherapy2026Medium journal impact

Practical Guide: Inspiratory muscle training for people with spinal cord injury.

Disability and RehabilitationAug 2023Medium journal impact

The effects of inspiratory muscle training on inspiratory muscle strength, lung function and quality of life in adults with spinal cord injuries: a systematic review and Meta-analysis.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeOct 2025Medium journal impact

Effects of inspiratory muscle training on dyspnea and lung capacity in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Developmental Neurorehabilitation29/04/2026Medium journal impact

Examination of the relationship between respiratory muscle strength, postural control, functional exercise capacity, and daily living activities in individuals with spastic cerebral palsy: A case-control study.

Journal of Clinical Medicine25/07/2022High journal impact

Effectiveness of Ultrasonography Visual Biofeedback of the Diaphragm in Conjunction with Inspiratory Muscle Training on Muscle Thickness, Respiratory Pressures, Pain, Disability, Quality of Life and Pulmonary Function in Athletes with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal07/12/2020High journal impact

Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Heart Failure: What Is New? Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews06/01/2023High journal impact

Inspiratory muscle training, with or without concomitant pulmonary rehabilitation, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalMar 2024High journal impact

Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training on Exercise Capacity, Quality of Life, and Respiratory and Pulmonary Function in People With Ischemic Heart Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation2018Medium journal impact

The improvement in respiratory function by inspiratory muscle training is due to structural muscle changes in patients with stroke: a randomized controlled pilot trial.

Children30/09/2024Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of Respiratory Muscle Training in Pompe Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Disability and RehabilitationJun 2025Medium journal impact

Effects of inspiratory muscle training on pulmonary function, diaphragmatic thickness, balance and exercise capacity in people after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences09/03/2026Medium journal impact

The effectiveness of respiratory training as a preventive strategy against cognitive decline: a mini review.

Frontiers in Medicine2026Medium journal impact

Internet of things-based pulmonary rehabilitation for moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective non-randomized controlled intervention study protocol.

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy16/04/2026Low journal impact

Effectiveness of different exercise modalities in Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction. A systematic review with network meta-analysis.

NeuroRehabilitation2021Medium journal impact

Does respiratory muscle training improve respiratory function compared to sham training, no training, standard treatment or breathing exercises in children and adults with neuromuscular disease? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMay 2023Low journal impact

Post-Operative Outcomes of Pre-Thoracic Surgery Respiratory Muscle Training vs Aerobic Exercise Training: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

Journal of Biomechanics15/05/2026Medium journal impact

Dynamic accuracy of lung simulation hardware: A comparative evaluation.

Clinical RehabilitationJun 2021Medium journal impact

A six-week inspiratory muscle training and aerobic exercise improves respiratory muscle strength and exercise capacity in lung cancer patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeDec 2020Medium journal impact

Which ICU patients benefit most from inspiratory muscle training? Retrospective analysis of a randomized trial.

Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy01/05/2023Low journal impact

Inspiratory Muscle Training While Hospitalized With Acute COVID-19 Respiratory Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physical Therapy in SportMar 2026Medium journal impact

Inspiratory muscle training in wheelchair athletes: Effects on respiratory function and para fencing performance.

Journal of Physiotherapy20/12/2025Medium journal impact

Inspiratory muscle training with balance challenge improves diaphragmatic thickness, respiratory function, balance, exercise capacity and quality of life in people after stroke: a randomised trial.

Journal of Physiotherapy2025Medium journal impact

Preoperative inspiratory muscle training improves lung function prior to elective heart valve surgery and reduces postoperative lung function impairment and pulmonary complications: a randomised trial.

Journal of Clinical Medicine23/05/2024High journal impact

Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training on Functional Ability, Pain-Related Outcomes, and Respiratory Function in Individuals with Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders27/05/2026Medium journal impact

Outcomes after contact and distance elbow arthrodesis: a retrospective cohort study.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeJun 2024Medium journal impact

Perception of patients with interstitial lung diseases submitted to inspiratory muscle training.

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