SLIDE 9 Michelle S. Troche, PhD ASHA Convention 2014 9
Step 3: Select a device
PowerBreathe Threshold IMT EMST 150 Power Lung Respironics Threshold PEP Inspiratory Devices Expiratory Devices Both *I do not endorse any one specific product
Step 3: Developing the training program What load and frequency of training?
Reference Expiratory load (% MEP) Number of repetitions per session/ duration Frequency (days per week) Duration (weeks) Weiner et al., 2003 a, b 15‐60 30 min 6 13 Chiara et al., 2006 40‐80 24 5 8 Mota et al., 2006 50 18‐30 min 3 5 Baker et al., 2005 75 25 5 4 & 8 Pitts et al., 2009 75 25 5 4 Sapienza et al., 2011 75 25 5 4 Troche et al., 2009 75 25 5 4 Wingate et al., 2007 75 25 5 5 (Slide credit: H. Laciuga)