Table 3. Change of pulmonary function for ventilation muscle training.
| IMT group (n=16) | EMT group (n=16) | NC group (n=8) | ANOVA (interaction) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC (l) | ||||
| Pre | 3.2 ± 0.4 | 3.4 ± 0.4 | 3.3 ± 0.4 | |
| Post | 3.2 ± 0.4 | 3.4 ± 0.3 | 3.2 ± 0.4 | N.S. |
| t test | N.S. | N.S. | N.S. | |
| FEV1.0 (l) | ||||
| Pre | 2.8 ± 0.5 | 3.0 ± 0.3 | 2.9 ± 0.3 | |
| Post | 2.9 ± 0.5 | 3.1 ± 0.3 | 2.9 ± 0.3 | N.S. |
| t test | N.S. | N.S. | N.S. |
mean ± SD, IMT; inspiratory muscle training, EMT; expiratory muscle training, NC; normal control, VC; vital capacity, FEV1.0; forced expiratory volume in one second, N.S.; not significant.