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Case Study: RMT as an Intervention for Cardiopulmonary Decline

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Kevin Longoria,

Nina Bausek^*,Sigfredo Aldarondo

Kevin Longoria,

Nina Bausek^*,Sigfredo Aldarondo

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12 August 2019

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13 August 2019

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Abstract

Many lifestyle and occupational habits negatively impact on physical and mental health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases. While larger institutions fulfill occupational health requirements to ensure their employees’ wellbeing at work, smaller business workers and entrepreneurs may neglect initial signs of stress or physical decline, putting themselves at increased risk. Early detection of compromised cardiopulmonary health or fitness has the potential to flag up indications for early interventions and reduce the risk of disease onset and progression. This case study highlights the usefulness of respiratory muscle training (RMT) in improving pulmonary and cardiovascular parameters as an early countermeasure to cardiopulmonary decline. We suggest RMT as an easily accessible, cost- and time effective opportunity to support a healthy lifestyle.

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Subject: Medicine and Pharmacology - Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems

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