POWERbreathe

Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT)

Introduction

POWERbreathe offers a range of respiratory muscle training (RMT) devices that are clinically proven to train the respiratory muscle in a variety of patient populations where respiratory muscle dysfunction exists.

POWERbreathe IMT uses resistance training to make the inspiratory muscles work harder to improve strength and stamina, using the tried-and-tested scientifically proven Pressure Threshold training of Medic Plus, and the validated electronic Tapered Flow training of the KH-Series.

The POWERbreathe RMT device has been proven in more than 100 scientific studies over the past 20 years to benefit the breathing function of many groups. Whether you’re looking to improve your sport performance, aid recovery after surgery, or expand vital capacity with singing, POWERbreathe is a great choice for you.

POWERbreathe KH-Series

These devices feature an electronically controlled ‘tapered flow resistance’ that uses a computer controlled rotary valve to create the resistance to your in-breath. The tapered flow enables you to perform a longer inspiration and use a wider range of breathing muscles so you achieve higher flow and higher tidal volumes for better results.

POWERbreathe KH2

For Healthcare Professionals

Electronic inspiratory muscle training (IMT), assessment and monitoring device.

Rehabilitation & Recovery

  • Manual training intensity option: 5-200 cmH2
  • Auto-optimising IMT: Matches the strength profile of the inspiratory muscles.
  • Breathing Pacing Guidance: An audible beep guides breathing at an appropriate rate.
  • Single breath test MIP: Rates inspiratory muscle strength in comparison with predicted value.
  • Strength Index: Calculates inspiratory muscle strength (cmH2O) based upon PIF.
  • Test Results: PIF/Flow Test and MIP.
  • MIP Test: Use initially for establishing a patient’s baseline measurement and again later to quantify improvement following IMT.
  • Quality Control MIP Test: The maximum value of 3 maneuvers that vary by less than 20% is recorded. When a patient is unable to complete a MIP test, the PIF test is a useful alternative.
  • Training Results: Load, Power, Inhaled Volume and Breathing Energy (joules).
  • Load display: 5 to 200cmH2O
  • Power display: 0 to 99.9 Watts
  • Volume display (training): 0 to 8 Liters
  • Energy display: 0 to 9999 Joules
  • Pressure display: 5 to 200cmH2O
  • MIP display: 0 to 240cmH2O
  • MIP rating: V.Poor, Poor, Fair, Average, Good, V.Good, Excellent
  • PIF display: 0 to 13L/s
  • Strength index display: 0 to 240cmH2O
  • Strength index rating: V.Poor, Poor, Fair, Average, Good, V.Good, Excellent
  • Accuracy:
    • Pressure: ±3%
    • Flow: ±10%
    • Volume: ±10%
  • Resolution:
    • Pressure: 1cmH2O
    • Flow: 0.1L/s
    • Volume: 0.1L
  • Charging: 5V dc mains adapter
  • Charge time: Up to 16 hours
  • Battery life: Approx 60mins
  • Dimensions (handset): 130 x 58 x 70mm
  • Weight (handset): 136g

POWERbreathe KHP2

For Home User

Electronic inspiratory muscle training (IMT)

Rehabilitation & Recovery

  • Auto-optimising IMT: Matches the strength profile of the inspiratory muscles.
  • Training intensity selector: Option to be set to ‘auto’ or ‘manual’ for increasing/decreasing load intensity (cmH2O).
  • Manual training intensity option: 5-200 cmH2
  • Breathing Pacing Guidance: An audible beep guides breathing at an appropriate rate.
  • Training results: Load (cmH20), Power (Watts), Inhaled Volume (Liters) and Energy (Joules).
  • Training History: Graphical history of load, power and volume for the previous 36 training sessions.
  • Load display: 5 to 200cmH2O
  • Power display: 0 to 99.9 Watts
  • Volume display (training): 0 to 8 Liters
  • Energy display: 0 to 9999 Joules
  • Pressure display: 5 to 200cmH2O
  • Accuracy:
    • Pressure: ±3%
    • Flow: ±10%
    • Volume: ±10%
  • Resolution:
    • Pressure: 1cmH2O
    • Flow: 0.1L/s
    • Volume: 0.1L
  • Charging: 5V dc mains adapter
  • Charge time: Up to 16 hours
  • Charge indicator: Red LED during charging
  • Battery life: Approx 60mins in training mode (2 weeks normal use)
  • Dimensions (handset): 130 x 58 x 70mm
  • Weight (handset): 136g

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