The effect of inspiratory muscle training for patients with pulmonary disease in outpatient rehabilitation

Background: The effects of inspiratory muscle training are widely investigated. Positive effects in healthy humans are established (Hart et al., 2011). Beckerman et al. (2005) attested an increase of PImax, distance of 6 minute walking test and Borg Scale data in COPD patients. Petrovic et al. (2012) also tested COPD patients (Gold Standard II & III). 8 weeks after inspiratory muscle training an increase of PImax and endurance time was discovered. The main objective of this study was to determine the optimal intensity and frequency of IMT in outpatient rehabilitation and long term compliance after rehabilitation…