Philips Respironics Threshold & EMST - Respiratory Strength Trainer Walk Through By Speech Path

This is a quick walk-through on both the inspiratory muscle trainer and expiratory muscle trainer. I discuss what respiratory muscle training is, who can benefit from it, and show the devices and how they operate.
EMST-150
emst150.com/product/emst150/
The EMST150  is the most scientifically tested, clinically proven, handheld expiratory muscle strength trainer available! Designed by a well-respected team of researchers, the one-of-a-kind EMST150 device now has nearly two decades worth of evidence-based outcomes. The EMST150 research team and scientists worldwide know that the simple use of the EMST150 over a short period of time results in an unquestionable improvement in breathing force while improving the strength of cough, swallow, and voice. In trial after trial, the EMST150 training system has shown significant improvements in the strength of healthy individuals and individuals diagnosed with neurological/neurogenic diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, head and neck cancer, multiple sclerosis, ALS, and spinal cord injury, as well as snoring and sleep apnea (OSA). The latest studies also show promising results in other types of disease, including Pompe and Huntington’s chorea.
How it Works
The EMST150’s exceptional design uses a unique, calibrated pressure relief valve that creates an isometric load to the muscles used for coughing, swallowing and breathing out. This is similar to the experience of lifting weights to strengthen muscles in other parts of your body. It uses the same principle as the weight machines in the gym. The EMST150™ is quite simply your hand-held “weight machine.”
The EMST150™ can be carried with you anywhere and used anytime to improve and maintain your muscle strength even after you complete your initial training! It is calibrated so you can measure your progress over time as you progress to higher levels of ability, again, just like lifting weights. The calibration on the EMST150 is adjustable from 30-150cm of H20 (water pressure), allowing for a safe and full range of use as the breathing, swallow, cough, and voice strength increases during your training program. This calibration feature allows you to measure your progress over time accurately. The EMST150 device is so lightweight and compact it can travel anywhere with you, in your gym bag, handbag or briefcase, or simply exercise in the comfort of home.
Philips Threshold
Features
Flow-independent one-way valve is suitable for all patients
Flow-independent one-way valve is suitable for all patients
Resistance training for strength and endurance
Threshold IMT improves exercise tolerance and respiratory muscle strength and endurance.
Works in any position for effective therapy
Works in any position for effective therapy
Adjustable pressure for all levels of training
Easy to set, truly adjustable pressure. Can be set in 2 cm H2O increments.
Constant pressure removes the need for a pressure indicator
Constant pressure removes the need for a pressure indicator
Mouthpiece/mask option for flexibility
Mouthpiece/mask option for flexibility
Convenient design is reliable and easy to clean
The Threshold IMT is made of durable, high-impact acrylic.

[@vijayak7308]

Can this be used for MND patients?

[@sushmithaprakash4068]

What are the respiratory muscle training device's....?

[@halynaboguski7109]

my main question is: when doing IMT, during the expiration phase - does the breath out have to be specifically through the device's tube, or can the air "leak out" via the sides of the mouth? Does it matter? Acute care PT

[@SpeechTherapyPractice]

Complete suction is the goal, but in the learning phase it is okay for air to leak out a bit.

[@halynaboguski7109]

What do you mean by complete suction? When exhaling through the tube, it is opposite to suction.

[@omarcolicheo1851]

Kiero una válvula imt cómo lo ago para conseguir una

[@patsy7514]

Does it come with an adaptor for tracheostomy tubes?

[@SpeechTherapyPractice]

I would contact the company about this. There are fittings that look as though they can connect with a trach tube however i would talk to your respiratory/SLP about this.

[@jasonmorgan7807]

Does this help bronchial copd

[@marlasiebenaler6975]

Yes. I'm using it in pulmonary rehab.

[@maarkoh]

Where can I purchase this item?

[@marlasiebenaler6975]

Google Phillips respironics threshold imt

[@maarkoh]

@@marlasiebenaler6975 thank you! I got it.

[@martinskalnins2448]

In e bay also available

[@maarkoh]

@@martinskalnins2448 thank you!

[@pellumbavdullari9592]

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[@ruthsilver5890]

En esoañol

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