Table 4.
Components of breathing exercises
| (n = 46) | Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiratory hold | 4 | 4 | 41 | 41 | 9 |
| SMI | 9 | 22 | 24 | 37 | 9 |
| TEE | 2 | 13 | 26 | 48 | 11 |
| Breathing control | 2 | 20 | 48 | 26 | 4 |
| Huff +/− cough | 0 | 0 | 20 | 39 | 41 |
| Proprioceptive facilitation | 7 | 15 | 46 | 30 | 2 |
| Positioning | 0 | 9 | 13 | 39 | 39 |
| Rib springing concept | 46 | 37 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| PLB | 17 | 35 | 39 | 9 | 0 |
| PEP | 7 | 30 | 46 | 17 | 0 |
| CPAP | 37 | 41 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| IS | 41 | 35 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| IPPB | 70 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other(s) (please specify) | 83 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Values expressed as %. Values in bold represent the most frequently used components of breathing exercises
SMI sustained maximal inspiration, PEP positive expiratory pressure, IS incentive spirometry, TEE thoracic expansion exercises, CPAP continuous positive airway pressure, IPPB intermittent positive pressure breathing, PLB pursed lip breathing