Figure 4.1 Interrelationship of the three key properties of inspiratory muscles: pressure (strength), flow (velocity) and power (strength × velocity). Squares = pressure / flow; circles = pressure / power. (Adapted from McConnell AK, 2011. Breathe strong, perform better. Human…
4. Some specific physiological indicators of potential load / capacity imbalance of the respiratory muscles, and / or inadequate respiratory muscle function. The following are not unique to load / capacity imbalance of the respiratory muscles, but…
Figure 3.1 Comparison of the response of the exercise tidal flow volume in a person with expiratory flow limitation (EFL) (solid lines), compared with that predicted for someone with normal…
Figure 5.1 A pressure threshold inspiratory muscle trainer illustrating the spring-loaded poppet valve that provides the training load to the inspiratory muscles. (From POWERbreathe International Ltd, with permission.) Because of…
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