Reference Values for Maximal Inspiratory Pressure: A Systematic Review

Isabela MB Sclauser Pessoa; Verônica Franco Parreira; Guilherme AF Fregonezi; A William Sheel; Frank Chung; W Darlene Reid

doi:10.1155/2014/982374

Canadian Respiratory Journal (Jan 2014)

Reference Values for Maximal Inspiratory Pressure: A Systematic Review

Isabela MB Sclauser Pessoa,
Verônica Franco Parreira,
Guilherme AF Fregonezi,
A William Sheel,
Frank Chung,
W Darlene Reid

Affiliations

Isabela MB Sclauser Pessoa: Rehabilitation Sciences Graduation Program, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Brazil
Verônica Franco Parreira: Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Guilherme AF Fregonezi: Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
A William Sheel: School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Frank Chung: Department of Physical Therapy, Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby, Canada
W Darlene Reid: Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/982374
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 21, no. 1
pp. 43 – 50

Abstract

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BACKGROUND: Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) is the most commonly used measure to evaluate inspiratory muscle strength. Normative values for MIP vary significantly among studies, which may reflect differences in participant demographics and technique of MIP measurement.

Published in Canadian Respiratory Journal

ISSN: 1198-2241 (Print); 1916-7245 (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Specialties of internal medicine: Diseases of the respiratory system
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/7503

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