Enhancing Cough Capacity: The Unseen Benefits of Active Passive Lower-Limb Training in Patients with Tracheostomy—A Randomized Controlled Trial
Active-passive lower-limb training significantly improved cough capacity in tracheostomized patients with CNS injuries, being as effective as additional PT and potentially reducing staffing needs. This intervention is a promising approach to enhance cough effectiveness in tracheostomy patients.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Respiration
- Published
- 2026-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000551647
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00