What is THE BREATHER Protocol?
Please have a look at our website for specific use case protocols.
Our standard training protocol recommends 2 to 3 sets of 10 breaths twice a day at around 70% of maximum effort. However, clinical judgment should be used to tailor the protocol to each individual patient.
Several SLPs that we are closely working with recommend for example 5 sets of 5 breaths at target effort if that feels more achievable for the patient. In addition, many patient benefit from a few breaths as a warm up before eating to improve swallow function and reduce aspiration.
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How was the training protocol developed?
The training protocol for the Breather has been determined by therapists who applied the Breather when it first came out, and is based on best patient response. Two sessions of 2 sets of 10 breaths emerged as the most beneficial and preferred ...
How long do you use the Breather?
The Breather will be beneficial for your breathing, exercising, blood pressure, sleep and circulation as long as you keep using it. Once you have built it into your daily routine it will not feel like exercise, but more like a relaxation session. ...
Will the Breather improve my exercise capacity and performance?
Yes, studies have shown that regular respiratory muscle training (RMT), such as using the Breather, will improve your exercise capacity and performance, whether you have respiratory problems which limit your level of activity, or whether you’re a ...
I am a runner/active person/healthy person, how can the breather help me?
Yes, studies have shown that regular respiratory muscle training (RMT), such as using the Breather, will improve your exercise capacity and performance, whether you have respiratory problems which limit your level of activity, or whether you’re a ...
Can I use the Breather reclining or lying down?
You can, however, reclined or semi-reclined positions are known to impair respiratory muscle function. This is why we recommend sitting upright in order to practice proper diaphragmatic breathing during training. If you’re having trouble maintaining ...