Respiratory muscle training improves respiratory function in a post-cesarean section stroke patient: a case report

Abstract

Impaired motor function is a common and persistent consequence of stroke, often leading to respiratory muscle weakness, reduced thoracic expansion, and postural trunk dysfunction. This case report examines the effectiveness and safety of respiratory muscle training (RMT) in improving respiratory function in post-sectio cesarean stroke patient. Over a three-week RMT intervention, patients demonstrated an average increase in forced vital capacity (FVC) of 1.68 L and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) of 0.99 L. The intervention was safe for post-sectio cesarean stroke patient, with no adverse effects reported. These findings suggest that RMT is not only a practical but also a secure component of pulmonary rehabilitation for post-sectio cesarean stroke patients, offering additional benefits beyond conventional stroke rehabilitation programs.

Abbreviations: FVC: forced vital capacity, FEV₁: forced expiratory volume in one second, RMT: respiratory muscle training,

Keywords: FCV; FEV_1; Rehabilitation; Respiratory Muscle Training; Stroke

Citation: Kariasa IM, Ganefianty A, Sitorus R, Rista K. Respiratory muscle training improves respiratory function in a post-cesarean section stroke patient: a case report. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2025;29(5):xxxxxx. DOI: 10.35975/apic.v29i5.2865

Received: December 15, 2024; Revised: May 06, 2025; Accepted: May 06, 2025