BACKGROUND Stroke often results in significant respiratory dysfunction in patients.Respiratory muscle training(RMT)has been proposed as a rehabilitative intervention to address these challenges,but its effectiveness c...BACKGROUND Stroke often results in significant respiratory dysfunction in patients.Respiratory muscle training(RMT)has been proposed as a rehabilitative intervention to address these challenges,but its effectiveness compared to routine training remains debated.This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effects of RMT on exercise tolerance,muscle strength,and pulmonary function in post-stroke patients.AIM To systematically assess the efficacy of RMT in improving exercise tolerance,respiratory muscle strength,and pulmonary function in patients recovering from a stroke,and to evaluate whether RMT offers a significant advantage over routine training modalities in enhancing these critical health outcomes in the post-stroke population.METHODS Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines,a comprehensive search across PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and the Cochrane Library was conducted on October 19,2023,without temporal restrictions.Studies were selected based on the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria focusing on various forms of RMT,control groups,and outcome measures[including forced expiratory volume in the first second(FEV1),forced vital capacity(FVC),maximal voluntary ventilation(MVV),peak expiratory flow(PEF),maximal inspiratory pressure(MIP),maximal expiratory pressure(MEP),and 6-min walking test(6MWT)].Only randomized controlled trials(RCTs)were included.Data extraction and quality assessment were conducted independently by two reviewers using the Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool.Statistical analyses,including those using the fixed-effect and random-effects models,sensitivity analysis,and publication bias assessment,were performed using Review Manager software.RESULTS A total of 15 RCTs were included.Results indicated significant improvements in MIP(12.51 cmH2O increase),MEP(6.24 cmH2O increase),and various pulmonary function parameters(including FEV1,FVC,MVV,and PEF).A substantial increase in 6MWT distance(22.26 meters)was also noted.However,the heterogeneity among studies was variable,and no significant publication bias was detected.CONCLUSION RMT significantly enhances walking ability,respiratory muscle strength(MIP and MEP),and key pulmonary function parameters(FEV1,FVC,MVV,and PEF)in post-stroke patients.These findings support the incorporation of RMT into post-stroke rehabilitative protocols.展开更多
Background Respiratory dysfunctions are an important cause of morbidity and death in cerebral palsy(CP)populations.Respiratory exercises in addition to conventional rehabilitation have been suggested to improve respir...Background Respiratory dysfunctions are an important cause of morbidity and death in cerebral palsy(CP)populations.Respiratory exercises in addition to conventional rehabilitation have been suggested to improve respiratory status in CP patients.The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to verify the effects of the addition of respiratory exercises to conventional rehabilitation on pulmonary function,functional capacity,respiratory muscle strength,gross motor function and quality of life in children and adolescents with CP.Methods We searched for randomized controlled clinical trials in PubMed/Medline,Lilacs,SciELO,EMBASE and Physi-otheraphy Evidence(PEDro)from their inception until July 2022 without language restrictions.Studies that included respiratory exercises(breathing exercise program;feedback respiratory training;incentive spirometer exercise;inspiratory muscle training;and combination of respiratory exercises+incentive spirometer exercise)in combination with conventional rehabilitation for children and adolescents with CP were evaluated by two independent reviewers.The mean difference(MD)and 95%confidence interval(CI)were estimated by random effect models.Results Ten studies met the eligibility criteria,including 324 children aged from 6 to 16 years.The meta-analysis showed an improvement in inspiratory muscle strength of 22.96 cmH2O(18.63-27.27,n=55)and pulmonary function of 0.60(0.38-0.82,n=98)for forced vital capacity(L);0.22(0.06-0.39,n=98)for forced expiratory volume at 1 second(L);and 0.50(0.05-0.04,n=98)for peak expiratory flow(L/min).Functional skills in daily living activities improved in the intervention group.Caregivers'assistance of daily living activities,functional capacity,gross motor function and expiratory muscle strength showed a nonsignificant improvement.Social well-being and acceptance and functioning domains improved in only one study.Conclusions Emerging data show significant enhancements in inspiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function in CP patients after respiratory training in addition to conventional rehabilitation.There is no consensus on the frequency,type or intensity of respiratory exercises for children with and adolescents with CP.展开更多
基金Scientific Research Project of Hebei Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.2022307.
文摘BACKGROUND Stroke often results in significant respiratory dysfunction in patients.Respiratory muscle training(RMT)has been proposed as a rehabilitative intervention to address these challenges,but its effectiveness compared to routine training remains debated.This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effects of RMT on exercise tolerance,muscle strength,and pulmonary function in post-stroke patients.AIM To systematically assess the efficacy of RMT in improving exercise tolerance,respiratory muscle strength,and pulmonary function in patients recovering from a stroke,and to evaluate whether RMT offers a significant advantage over routine training modalities in enhancing these critical health outcomes in the post-stroke population.METHODS Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines,a comprehensive search across PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and the Cochrane Library was conducted on October 19,2023,without temporal restrictions.Studies were selected based on the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria focusing on various forms of RMT,control groups,and outcome measures[including forced expiratory volume in the first second(FEV1),forced vital capacity(FVC),maximal voluntary ventilation(MVV),peak expiratory flow(PEF),maximal inspiratory pressure(MIP),maximal expiratory pressure(MEP),and 6-min walking test(6MWT)].Only randomized controlled trials(RCTs)were included.Data extraction and quality assessment were conducted independently by two reviewers using the Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool.Statistical analyses,including those using the fixed-effect and random-effects models,sensitivity analysis,and publication bias assessment,were performed using Review Manager software.RESULTS A total of 15 RCTs were included.Results indicated significant improvements in MIP(12.51 cmH2O increase),MEP(6.24 cmH2O increase),and various pulmonary function parameters(including FEV1,FVC,MVV,and PEF).A substantial increase in 6MWT distance(22.26 meters)was also noted.However,the heterogeneity among studies was variable,and no significant publication bias was detected.CONCLUSION RMT significantly enhances walking ability,respiratory muscle strength(MIP and MEP),and key pulmonary function parameters(FEV1,FVC,MVV,and PEF)in post-stroke patients.These findings support the incorporation of RMT into post-stroke rehabilitative protocols.
文摘Background Respiratory dysfunctions are an important cause of morbidity and death in cerebral palsy(CP)populations.Respiratory exercises in addition to conventional rehabilitation have been suggested to improve respiratory status in CP patients.The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to verify the effects of the addition of respiratory exercises to conventional rehabilitation on pulmonary function,functional capacity,respiratory muscle strength,gross motor function and quality of life in children and adolescents with CP.Methods We searched for randomized controlled clinical trials in PubMed/Medline,Lilacs,SciELO,EMBASE and Physi-otheraphy Evidence(PEDro)from their inception until July 2022 without language restrictions.Studies that included respiratory exercises(breathing exercise program;feedback respiratory training;incentive spirometer exercise;inspiratory muscle training;and combination of respiratory exercises+incentive spirometer exercise)in combination with conventional rehabilitation for children and adolescents with CP were evaluated by two independent reviewers.The mean difference(MD)and 95%confidence interval(CI)were estimated by random effect models.Results Ten studies met the eligibility criteria,including 324 children aged from 6 to 16 years.The meta-analysis showed an improvement in inspiratory muscle strength of 22.96 cmH2O(18.63-27.27,n=55)and pulmonary function of 0.60(0.38-0.82,n=98)for forced vital capacity(L);0.22(0.06-0.39,n=98)for forced expiratory volume at 1 second(L);and 0.50(0.05-0.04,n=98)for peak expiratory flow(L/min).Functional skills in daily living activities improved in the intervention group.Caregivers'assistance of daily living activities,functional capacity,gross motor function and expiratory muscle strength showed a nonsignificant improvement.Social well-being and acceptance and functioning domains improved in only one study.Conclusions Emerging data show significant enhancements in inspiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function in CP patients after respiratory training in addition to conventional rehabilitation.There is no consensus on the frequency,type or intensity of respiratory exercises for children with and adolescents with CP.
