Respiratory Muscle Strength Training - First Edition

Respiratory Muscle Strength Training is a clinical guide, intended to provide clinicians with the background information they need to understand respiratory muscle strength training (RMST). With a variety of case studies provided by well-known authors and clinicians, this text acts as a guidebook to the RMST protocol and provides practical information for use in the field of healthcare.

In addition to real-world case studies, Respiratory Muscle Strength Training includes a chapter devoted to Frequently Asked Questions, a representative sample of the devices commonly used for respiratory training, and instructions for using them in patient care.

Review

"The purpose of the book is to provide historical background on the development and use of RMST protocols relevant to practice in speech-language pathology. This book is very relevant and needed as use of RMST is rapidly expanding in the field of speech-language pathology. The authors meet their objectives, providing a strong historical background and evidence base regarding practical application of RMST.

[...] it is an excellent resource for practitioners in speech-language pathology who are wanting to learn more about RMST in order to start or expand use of RMST with their patients. The authors are known experts in the area of RMST and have extensive experience with research and education on this topic.

The book contains a thorough review of anatomy and physiology relevant to RMST, the background and history of RMST, a description of what RMST is and how it works, information about RMST devices, and practical information and case studies that offer guidance on how to use RMST with various patient populations. The authors write on a complex topic in a way that is clear and accessible for professionals at different levels of knowledge in this area. Appendix A provides a comprehensive list of available RMST devices and appendix B provides specific instructions on how to use RMST devices. Chapter 18 includes a very helpful 'frequently asked questions' list. 

This book is practical and helpful. I most appreciated the case studies, which make the book content feel relevant and useful. The FAQ chapter was also very helpful and addressed several of the questions I had while reading."

—Teri A. Clemons, SLPD, Biola University, in Doody's Book Reviews (May 2021)