Abstract Background Current guidelines recommend incorporating exercise and physical activity, such as inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and neuromuscular training, as adjunctive therapies alongside pharmacological treatments for patients with heart failure (HF). Objective To evaluate the effects of IMT and peripheral muscle training (PMT) on respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, lung function, and functional capacity in patients with HF. Methods This is a randomized controlled trial. Prior to randomization, all patients were assessed with the 6-minute walk test, inspiratory muscle strength […]
