Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Functional Mobility in Parkinson's Patients

Background: Patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease have strength deficit, rigidity, respiratory dysfunction which are the leading cause of aspiration and pneumonia in Parkinson’s patients.
Aim and Objectives: To find out the effect of inspiratory muscle training on functional mobility in Parkinson’s patient using Lindop Parkinson’s Assessment scale.
Methodology: 30 participants were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and consent was taken. The study group included 30 patients with Parkinson’s disease classified using Modified Hoehn and Yahr scale 1-3 in “drug on” period. It included age group 50-80years with mean of (65.467±7.5). All the patients were assessed with Maximum Inspiratory Pressure using Inspiratory muscle training device and Lindop Parkinson’s Assessment before and after the training period of 4 weeks. All subjects were trained 5 times a week for 15 minutes per session for 1 month.
Results: Following the training period, there was a significant improvement in functional mobility. Lindop Parkinson’s Assessment scale pre-intervention in Grade 1 of Modified Hoehn and Yahr scale was (19.5±2.87) and post-intervention was (24±2.7). Lindop Parkinson’s Assessment scale pre-intervention in Grade 2 was (19.66±3.90) and post-intervention was (23.55±2.78). Lindop Parkinson’s Assessment scale pre-intervention in Grade 3 was (15.28±3.38) and post-intervention was (20.85±2.77).
Conclusion: We conclude that Inspiratory Muscle Training improves functional mobility in Parkinson’s patients.