Abstract
A meta-analysis including 32 randomised controlled trials on the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients was performed. Overall and subgroup analyses with respect to training modality (strength or endurance training, added to general exercise training) and patient characteristics were performed. Significant improvements were found in maximal inspiratory muscle strength (PI,max; +13 cmH
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 416-425 |
| Journal | European respiratory journal |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
