Incremental Ramp Load Protocol to Assess Inspiratory Muscle Endurance in Healthy Individuals: Comparison with Incremental Step Loading Protocol.

Abstract

Protocols for obtaíníng the maxímum threshold pressure have been applied wíth límited precision to evaluate ínspiratory muscle endurance. In thís sense, new protocols are needed to allow more relíable measurements. The purpose of the present study was to compare a new incremental ramp load protocol for the evaluation of ínspíratory muscle endurance wíth the most used protocol in healthy indíviduals.