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When should I not use the Breather?
If you are feeling ill, chck with your physician whether he would advise you to stop your training for a while. When you are ready to resume training, you may find you need to decrease your resistance settings; this is normal. You will build your ...
Do I need a prescription order to use the Breather?
No prescription is required. You can purchase The Breather from our website https://thebreather.com/pages/products or by emailing sales@pnmedical.com , or call 877-414-4449.
Would you recommend The Breather to be used with IOPI? Or use one before the other?
Yes, it is best used with IOPI. For IOPI measures tongue and lip pressures, which may improve in tandem with respiratory muscles strengthening when RMT is carried out. However, Respiratory Muscle Training can only establish direct impact on ...
Do I Need A Physician's Order to use the breather in my Clinical Care
You do not need an order from your physician to purchase the Breather as a consumer. In certain settings, a physician can sign off on ordering the device. However, the Breather itself is very much a tool comparable to a cuff weight or a band used in ...
How was the Training Protocol Developed?
The Breather’s training protocol was initially developed by its creator, Peggy Nicholson, through empirical testing to determine the most effective approach. The standard protocol—two sets of 10 breaths, twice daily—has been used for over 40 years ...