Treinamento muscular inspiratório melhora a força muscular respiratória e o pico de fluxo expiratório em idosas hipertensas

Introduction: The aging process brings changes to the cardiovascular system, increasing the prevalence of hypertension and reducing the respiratory muscle strength. Objectives: To assess the effects of a home-based inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength...

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Main Authors: Andreia Durante, Alessandra Rodigheri, Carla Wouters Franco Rockenbach, Gilnei Lopes Pimentel, Camila Pereira Leguisamo, Leonardo Calegari
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Nove de Julho 2014-01-01
Series:ConScientiae Saúde
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=92932100006