I enjoyed reading the excellent study by Ray et al
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assessing the impact of a respiratory training program in multiple sclerosis in the
October issue of the Archives. The value of respiratory training has received considerable attention over recent
years in acute and chronic disease as well as in high-level athletic training.
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There is a sufficient amount of research to demonstrate that these techniques can
improve respiratory endurance and produce functional benefits for daily life activities,
whether these are sports-specific demands or normal life requirements.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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