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This RMST range of breathing devices can provide you with easy and simple exercises to strengthen your expiratory and inspiratory muscles.

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01/03/2024

Population: Persons diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( )

Purpose of the study: “To assess for sustainability of cough effectiveness, decrease rapid decline of FVC (forced vital capacity) and for any decrease in the risk of leading to complications.” (Shah et al. 2023, p. 3950797)

Device used: EMST75 Lite

Conclusion: “EMSTs can help increase strength and endurance of oropharyngeal muscles including diaphragm and abdominal muscles leading to improved swallow function and decreased risk of aspiration. Regular use of the EMST can also result in sustained cough and decrease in rapid decline of FVC in patients diagnosed with ALS.” (Shah et al., 2023, p. 3950797)

Shah, N. N., Leonard, L., Liu, P., Kleytman, M., & Scott-Marquina, S. (2023). Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in ALS: Maintaining Respiratory Function and Improving Quality of Life. Respiratory Care, 68 (Suppl 10), 3950797.

https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/Suppl_10/3950797.short

14/02/2024

The EMST150 and the EMST 75 Lite are both calibrated, pressure threshold expiratory muscle training devices. The main difference is the pressure threshold range. While the EMST150 ranges from about 30 cm H2O to 150 cm H2O, the EMST 75 Lite ranges from 0 cm H2O to 75 cm H2O making it ideal for people who may not be able to train at the higher pressures.
Some things to consider when making a decision (If you don’t have access to a manometer for testing MEP) are:
Age
Weight
S*x
Cough Strength
Progressive Diseases

Find more information and resources in Aspire’s E-Library: https://emst150.com/product/new-client-forms-library/

01/06/2023

Excited to see more research supporting the benefits of in this important population!

In this study from Erturk et al. (2023), EMST (expiratory muscle strength training) altered the classification of severe OSAS (obstructive sleep apnea syndrome) from severe to moderate or mild.

8 weeks of EMST in patients with severe OSAS (obstructive sleep apnea syndrome) improved:

✅the severity of OSAS
✅sleep quality
✅perception of disease-related symptoms
✅inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength
✅fatigue

This study shows that “EMST at 30% MEP and 60% MEP workloads for eight weeks can reduce disease severity (AHI), disease-related symptoms, and fatigue, and improve sleep quality as well as inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength in patients with severe OSAS using NIMV.”

Notably, the study found that “H-EMST (high intensity expiratory muscle strength training)is more effective than L-EMST (low intensity expiratory muscle strength training) in terms of its effect on AHI (apnea hypopnea index), which determines disease severity and other important sleep parameters, and also in terms of patients’ symptomatic complaints.”

Erturk, N., Celik, A., & CalikKutukcu, E. (2023). High- and low-intensity expiratory muscle strength training in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome using non-invasive mechanical ventilation: A double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Heart & Lung, 61, 29–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.03.009 ( #📷 )

25/05/2023

“OSA affects up to a billion people worldwide, mostly adults between the ages of 30 and 69. The United States has the second-largest population of people who have OSA, with up to 15% of females and up to 30% of males affected. In addition, roughly 3% of children will develop OSA.” www.sleepapnea.org

Emerging evidence shows EMST training with may be an effective, easy to use and safe intervention for people diagnosed with . EMST is non-invasive, low-risk and low cost! Could it be right for you? Learn more at https://bit.ly/3J1OqRx ( #📷 )

17/05/2023

Learn more about the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to in the population in this great paper from Bissett et al. (2019):

“Inspiratory muscle weakness is a known consequence of prolonged mechanical ventilation, and there is emerging evidence that specific IMT can ameliorate this weakness. However, IMT is not yet standard practice in many ICUs, possibly because of the wide variety of methods reported and a lack of published practical guidelines. While the optimal parameters for IMT are yet to be established, we share our detailed methodology which has been shown to be safe in selected ventilator-dependent patients and is the only approach which has been shown to increase quality of life in ICU patients.”
(Bissett et al., p. 249)

Bissett, B., Leditschke, I. A., Green, M., Marzano, V., Collins, S., & Van Haren, F. (2019). Inspiratory muscle training for Intensive Care Patients: A multidisciplinary practical guide for Clinicians. Australian Critical Care, 32(3), 249–255. https://bit.ly/3Ie63x3 ( #📷 )

07/05/2023

Are you an Australian Healthcare Professional? Join us for the RESPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGTH TRAINING LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR with Dr Nicola Clayton. In this 60-minute live webinar via Zoom, we will discuss what is RMST & the types of RMST (Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscle Strength Training). We will also cover the basic mechanics and associated musculature underpinning respiration, increase your knowledge of how to identify potential candidates for EMST/IMST and how to implement and measure functional outcomes within a case study framework. Register for free today https://bit.ly/3SQs87Y

05/05/2023

Did you know that expiratory muscle strength training can help alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea? By strengthening the muscles involved in breathing, this type of training can improve overall respiratory function and reduce the severity of sleep apnea episodes. The EMST150 is a safe, drug free and effective approach that can reduce or eliminate your risks and symptoms. So if you or a loved one has sleep apnea, consider incorporating the EMST150 into your routine. Let's breathe easier and sleep better! For more info or to order visit www.RMST.com.au

04/05/2023

Happy Sleep Apnea Awareness Day, Australia! Today, let's raise awareness about this common yet often undiagnosed sleep disorder that affects millions of Australians. Did you know that sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke? It's important to recognize the symptoms and seek treatment if you suspect you or a loved one may be affected. For more info visit www.sleepoz.org.au/sleep-apnea. (📸 by Disorders Australia)

26/04/2023

An interesting meta analysis investigating the effects of interventions used in mechanically ventilated patients.

Results show: “IMT (inspiratory muscle training)+CPT (conventional physical therapy) and EM (early mobilization) had the highest effectiveness in reducing the weaning duration and MV (mechanical ventilation) duration, respectively.” (Worraphan et al., 2020, p. 2002)

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Early Mobilization on Weaning of Mechanical Ventilation: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. https://bit.ly/3oFw69a ( #📷)

25/04/2023

Inspiratory training with the EMST150 is achieved by simply attaching the available iA150 Adapter to the device making the one device capable of providing both expiratory and inspiratory muscle strength training!

Available here: https://emst150.com/product/ia150-inspiratory-adapter/ (https://emst150.com/product/ia150-inspiratory-adapter/)

Purchasing for your practice or facility? Email sales@emst150.com for bulk pricing and discounts. ( #📷 )

20/04/2023

“Respiration is the recognized term for the exchange of oxygen from the environment for carbon dioxide from the body’s cells. Each respiratory breath consists of an inspiratory and expiratory cycle. Inspiration is life sustaining, bringing to the airways the main gas of oxygen, which keeps our body cells vital. Expiration is the act of expelling air out of the lungs allowing for the release of the carbon dioxide, which is considered the waste gas produced when carbon is combined with oxygen as part of the body’s energy-making processes.” (Sapienza, C. M. & Hoffman, B. (2021). Respiratory muscle strength training. Plural Publishing, Inc)⁠
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Reference book available for purchase https://bit.ly/3Lgl5nU
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17/04/2023

This interesting study from Di Pietro et al. concludes “Dysarthria and respiratory dysfunction are closely associated in PD patients, particularly nocturnal desaturation and reduced cough ability.”

Di Pietro, D. A., Olivares, A., Comini, L., Vezzadini, G., Luisa, A., Petrolati, A., Boccola, S., Boccali, E., Pasotti, M., Danna, L., & Vitacca, M. (2022). Voice alterations, dysarthria, and respiratory derangements in patients with parkinson's disease. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 65(10), 3749–3757. https://bit.ly/3MMisew

Check out the research and learn more about the benefits of EMST for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease www.rmst.com.au!

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