Preferred Label : Expiratory Muscle Strength Training;
NCIt synonyms : EMST;
NCIt definition : High-intensity, low-repetition expiratory exercises designed to promote strength in
the expiratory muscles. Expiratory muscle strength training typically uses a pressure
threshold device with a regimented treatment protocol. This treatment may benefit
individuals with spinal cord injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, multiple
sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, voice disorders, and the sedentary elderly.;
Origin ID : C125716;
UMLS CUI : C4086280;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
