Abstract
The measurement of inspiratory muscle strength is achieved by static measures of respiratory maximum pressures (inspiratory- MIP and expiratory- MEP) and is an important tool for determining the existence and prognosis of neuromuscular and lung disorders.
Aim: To develop predictive equations of inspiratory pressure Maximum and Maximum Expiratory Pressure for healthy people sedentary and active.
Materials and Methods: Participants were 177 sedentary healthy and active, aged 20 and 80 years. The volunteers were selected according to the following criteria: a BMI between 18.0 and 29.5 kg / m2 and no history of smoking. Individuals with a history of respiratory or cardiovascular disease were excluded, as well as individuals with any neuromuscular disease that prevented the tests. Maximal respiratory pressures were determined according to a standardized protocol.
Results: Two regression models were adjusted: 1 (age- gender) and 2 (gender and physical activity). For the model MEP, there was an increase in the R² 15.91% to 26.18%, indicating that with age and activity can be explained 26.18% of the variability of MEP. For the model of MIP, the R² went from 6.05% to 16.46%, indicating that with age and activity can be explained 16.46% of the variability of MIP.
Conclusion: Was checked with the adjusted models, there was a considerable gain in the predictive quality of the models for MEP and MIP add Physical Activity.
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