EMST150

10/14/2025

New research (Gökçelik et al., 2025) in elderly women shows 4 weeks of inspiratory muscle training (IMT)increased diaphragm thickness, abdominal wall muscle thickness, and reduced liver fat. Simple, home-based IMT may support respiratory strength, core stability, and metabolic health in aging. These findings support the use of IMT as a simple, non-invasive intervention to preserve musculoskeletal and metabolic health in aging populations.



Gökçelik, E., Yılmaz, C., Budak, C., Soylu, H. H., Bayrakdaroğlu, S., Ceylan, H. İ., Muntean, R. I., Küçük, H., & Ceylan, L. (2025). Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm and Abdominal Wall Muscle Thickness with Fatty Liver Density in Elderly Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Medicina, 61(10), 1784. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61101784

10/10/2025

New research from Çelikel et al. (2025) confirms that inspiratory muscle training (IMT) doesn’t just improve breathing, it can enhance one rep maximum (1RM) performance, strength, and body composition in professional natural bodybuilders.

Athletes who added IMT into their competition prep outperformed those who followed standard training protocols.

This study highlights a growing frontier: the role of respiratory muscle training in maximizing performance and resilience.

Çelikel, B. E., Yılmaz, C., Demir, A., Sezer, S. Y., Ceylan, L., Ceylan, T., & Tan, Ç. (2025). Effects of inspiratory muscle training on 1RM performance and body composition in professional natural bodybuilders. Frontiers in Physiology, 16. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1574439

10/08/2025

We love to see the growing body of research supporting RMST in pediatric populations.
This study from Barral-Fernandez et al. (2025) provides new reference equations for maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures derived from the largest dataset of normative values in European children and adolescents. It also establishes age-specific cut-offs to define respiratory muscle weakness. These findings will facilitate the identification of respiratory muscle weakness and the selection of candidates for targeted training programs.



Barral-Fernandez M, Pumar MAJ, Souto-Camba S, Gonzalez-Doniz
L, Belmonte MAR, Amor-Barbosa M, Arbillaga-Etxarri A, Mazzucco G, Cortes PB, Corral Td, Mart ́ın-Valero R, Cerda CL, Lillo FM, Sanchez-Santos JA, Francın-Gallego M, Cortijo CM,Delgado EG, Veguillas CS, de la Fuente ABV, Herranz PSJ, Montanez CG, Gimeno-Santos E, Torres-Castro R, Fregonezi GAF, Peraferrer MP, Casamitjana JV, Cadenas AF-, Rıos-Cortes AT, Valera MJM, Langer D, Lista-Paz A, Reference equations for maximal respiratory pressures in healthy Spanish children and adolescents, Archivos de Bronconeumologıa (2025), doi: https://lnkd.in/ehigrpdR

10/06/2025

🚨IMPORTANT NEW DATE🚨 Webinar: The Role of Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Long COVID, A Crucial Piece of the Puzzle?
Breathlessness affects nearly 1 in 4 people living with Long COVID, profoundly impacting daily life and recovery. While relaxation and breathing exercises can ease symptoms, research shows that strengthening the respiratory muscles may offer an important pathway to lasting improvements.

Join us for this insightful session with Professor Mark Faghy, a leading researcher in Clinical Exercise Science at the University of Derby. Professor Faghy will break down the pathophysiology of breathlessness and explore how inspiratory muscle training (IMT) can be used to support rehabilitation and improve outcomes for those living with Long COVID.

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Time: 5:30-6:30 EST

Speaker: Prof. Mark Faghy, International award-winning researcher in Long COVID rehabilitation

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or someone affected by Long COVID, this talk offers evidence-based insights and practical applications you won’t want to miss.

Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DtKjf7GES9q39Cu0HSB5Mw #/registration

10/01/2025

10/01/2025

Aspire Respiratory Products is looking forward to exhibiting at the NYC Dysphagia Symposium!
There is still time to register.

Don’t miss this incredible event, join us in New York City!

09/29/2025

Free Webinar: The Role of Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Long COVID, A Crucial Piece of the Puzzle?
Breathlessness affects nearly 1 in 4 people living with Long COVID, profoundly impacting daily life and recovery. While relaxation and breathing exercises can ease symptoms, research shows that strengthening the respiratory muscles may offer an important pathway to lasting improvements.

Join us for this insightful session with Professor Mark Faghy, a leading researcher in Clinical Exercise Science at the University of Derby. Professor Faghy will break down the pathophysiology of breathlessness and explore how inspiratory muscle training (IMT) can be used to support rehabilitation and improve outcomes for those living with Long COVID.

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Time: 5:30-6:30 EST

Speaker: Prof. Mark Faghy, International award-winning researcher in Long COVID rehabilitation

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or someone affected by Long COVID, this talk offers evidence-based insights and practical applications you won’t want to miss.

Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DtKjf7GES9q39Cu0HSB5Mw #/registration

09/26/2025

New Research on Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) in Obese Young Adults

A recent study explored the effects of IMT, a simple, non-pharmacological intervention, on pulmonary function, inspiratory muscle strength, and autonomic modulation measured by heart rate variability (HRV) in obese young adults (ages 18–25).

Key findings after 4 weeks of training (30 breaths, twice daily at 55% MIP):
Improved inspiratory muscle strength by week 2 (p < 0.05)
Reduced LF/HF ratio on HRV, suggesting better autonomic balance and potential cardiovascular benefits
No significant changes in pulmonary function or inspiratory muscle endurance

While the gains were modest, these results underscore how targeted respiratory muscle training may support both respiratory health and cardiovascular regulation in young adults with obesity.

As research in this area grows, IMT continues to show promise as a low-cost, scalable strategy for improving health outcomes beyond the lungs.



Sa-nguanmoo, P., Pratanaphon, S., Parameyong, A., Chawawisuttikool, J., Shinlapawittayatorn, K., Chattipakorn, N., & Chattipakorn, S. C. (2025). Inspiratory muscle training improves heart rate variability and respiratory muscle strength in obese young adults. PLOS ONE, 20(8), Article e0329623.

09/23/2025

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is common in persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (PLWD), leading to serious health complications. Strength-based interventions like EMST (already studied in other neurodegenerative conditions) show promise for improving respiratory strength and airway defense.

📌 This case report highlights a patient with Alzheimer’s disease who completed five weeks of EMST, demonstrating that the approach is feasible for PLWD.

While more research is needed, this study opens the door to potentially improving swallowing safety and quality of life in this vulnerable population.



Yee J, Gustafson S, Loy RD, Rogus-Pulia N. Feasibility of expiratory muscle strength training to address oropharyngeal dysphagia in a patient living with mixed dementia: A case report. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports. 2025;9. doi:10.1177/25424823251361032

09/15/2025

Limited Opportunity: Attend Our .6 Hour Clinical RMST Workshop Virtually

For this special event, you can join our Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST) Workshop virtually. This live, interactive course will give you the foundational skills to confidently use RMST in your practice and brings real-world case discussions straight to your screen.

✔️ Learn how RMST strengthens breathing, swallow, and cough
 ✔️ Discover practical strategies you can use right away with patients
 ✔️ Connect with SLPs, RTs, and PTs from across the country
 ✔️ Earn a Certificate of Completion (Eligible for .6 ASHA CEUs)
This is a rare chance to access a this course online

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)
Cost: $99

*Available for .6 ASHA CEU credits. Open to all healthcare professionals.

👉 Reserve your spot today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ifl2TUvgSlS5dcsmjb4nIg #/registration

09/11/2025

FREE Webinar: S.P.O.T. the Gains: Harnessing RMST to Leverage Transdisciplinary Goals

Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST) is more than a speech tool. Evidence shows it can drive outcomes across rehab, improving mobility, ADLs, endurance, quality of life, and community participation.

In this webinar, Ali Holmes, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS, BCS-S of Sheltering Arms Institutewill share a team approach to RMST and how it can:

-Enhance speech, swallow, and voice while supporting PT, OT, and RT goals
-Translate into measurable gains in independence and functional recovery
-Be integrated into transdisciplinary rehab programs using outcome measures and evidence-based strategies

This is a must-attend event for ALL rehab professionals-speech, physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists looking to optimize patient outcomes through collaborative care.

👉 Register free today at EMST150.com/events

09/06/2025

What happens when you combine respiratory muscle training with aerobic exercise?

A new study suggests that concurrent Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) + aerobic training can deliver faster gains in inspiratory strength, endurance, and even anaerobic performance, without extra training time.

Key takeaways:

* Improved diaphragm function, respiratory strength, and endurance in a short period
* Promising alternative for athletes and patients with time constraints
* Highlights the need for individualized IMT programs and longer-term studies



Çelik, Z., Güzel, N. A., Allahverdiyeva, S., Şendur, H. N., & Cerit, M. N. (2025). Effects of simultaneous aerobic and inspiratory muscle training on diaphragm function, respiratory muscle strength, endurance, and fatigue index: randomized-controlled trial. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 1-15.

*We look forward to seeing more research in this area. If you have any concerns before beginning training, please consult a healthcare professional.