Frequency | 5–7 days·week−1 |
Objective | To increase inspiratory muscle strength in patients with inspiratory muscle weakness (PImax <60 cmH2O) |
Mode | Most commonly threshold loading |
Intensity | Initially ≥30% of PImax Increase load as tolerated |
Duration | For example, using an interval approach with 7× 2 min of IMT and 1 min of rest between each interval |
PImax: maximal inspiratory pressure. Data from [60, 62].