Effect of respiratory rehabilitation for frail older patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a randomized controlled trial - Effect of respiratory rehabilitation for frail older patients with musculoskeletal disorders

The intervention group showed significantly greater improvement than the control group in the forced expiratory volume in 1 second, maximal expiratory mouth pressure and maximal inspiratory mouth pressure, cough peak flow, the range of motion of thoracolumbar spine rotation, the 6-minute walk test, the Dysphagia Risk Assessment for the Community-Dwelling Elderly test, the Medical Outcome Study 8-Item Short-Form Health Survey a physical component summary score.