Maximum expiratory pressure

1. Pulmonary rehabilitation increases Maximum expiratory pressure in humans (7.1 cmH2O (p < 0.05)).

   “The average changes in the parameters of pulmonary function before and after the PR were: MIP 8.8 cmH2O, MEP 7.1 cmH2O, and SNIP 11.2 cmH2O (for p < 0.05).”

   Human trialchronic respiratory conditions3 weeksn = 44

   Respiratory Muscle Function in Older Adults with Chronic Respiratory Diseases after Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Subterranean Salt Chambers

   Journal of clinical medicine·Aug 4, 2023

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1. Handgrip strength predicts Maximum expiratory pressure in humans (r2 = 0.212, p < 0.001).

   “Grip strength was the only statistically significant predictor of MEP (r2 = 0.212, p < 0.001)”

   Humanscommunity-dwellingn = 286

   Respiratory Muscle Strength Is Related to Handgrip Performance in Community-Dwelling Persons Aged 80+ from the BUTTERFLY Study

   Gerontology·Feb 5, 2024

2. Handgrip strength is associated with Maximum expiratory pressure in humans (r = 0.200 for male, p < 0.01 and r = 0.191 for female participants, p < 0.05).

   “and MEP (r = 0.200 for male, p < 0.01 and r = 0.191 for female participants, p < 0.05).”

   Humanscommunity-dwellingn = 286

   Respiratory Muscle Strength Is Related to Handgrip Performance in Community-Dwelling Persons Aged 80+ from the BUTTERFLY Study

   Gerontology·Feb 5, 2024

1. Maximum expiratory pressure predicts walking speed in humans (β = 0.387, p = 0.017).

   “PEmax (β = 0.387, p = 0.017) and MDST (β = 0.600, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of walking speed, explaining 60.6% of its variance (adjusted R2 = 0.606).”

   Humansin older adults without sarcopenian = 47

   Factors Associated With Walking Speed in Older Adults With and Without Sarcopenia: A Cross-Sectional Study in Long-Term Care Facilities

   Cureus·Apr 29, 2025