Article Highlights
- A mild‐to‐moderate intensity, EMST program was well tolerated in individuals with early ALS.
- The program resulted in significant improvements in Maximum Expiratory Pressures (MEP) and oral intake, as well as maintenance of peak cough flow and swallowing function.
- Further studies are warranted to validate these findings and to investigate the long‐term impact of this program on ALS disease progression.
Reference
Plowman, Emily K., et al. “Impact of Expiratory Strength Training in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Results of a Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial.” Muscle & Nerve, vol. 59, no. 1, Jan. 2019, pp. 40–46. DOI.org (Crossref), doi:10.1002/mus.26292.
