About POWERbreathe –  
Breathing Trainers Backed by Science

If you are under 16, and a PowerBreathe device has been prescribed by a medical professional, please ensure that you use POWERbreathe only under the supervision of an adult.

For your safety and best results, we recommend refraining from using your POWERbreathe if you are experiencing a cold, sinusitis, or any respiratory tract infection until all symptoms have completely disappeared.

After consistently training with POWERbreathe for 4-6 weeks, you can expect significant improvements in your breathing muscles, leading to reduced breathlessness. At this point, you should revisit your prescribing therapist who will assist you to switch to a maintenance regime.

To effectively use the POWERbreathe, perform 30 inhalations twice a day by breathing in quickly and forcefully to ‘lift’ the weight or resistance. Exhale naturally as you usually would.

Inspiratory muscle training has found its most widespread application in patients with COPD. This patient group benefits significantly from this training method because they experience primary weakness in their inspiratory muscles, making the rationale for its use particularly compelling.

The principle of “use it or lose it” is equally applicable to your inspiratory muscles, just like any other muscle group. If you discontinue training, your muscles will weaken over time.

During regular expiration, your lungs naturally deflate as the inspiratory muscles relax. Nevertheless, during active breathing episodes like exercise or coughing, your expiratory muscles may contract to facilitate the forceful expulsion of air from your lungs. Thus, engaging in expiratory muscle training will prove beneficial in enhancing their strength and overall function.

The Shaker and POWERbreathe are two distinct devices serving different purposes. The Shaker functions as a mucus clearance device, helping to dislodge and loosen mucus and catarrh from your chest, facilitating easy expulsion.

On the other hand, POWERbreathe is a training device that strengthens your breathing muscles by gradually increasing the resistance you breathe against. If you experience a medical condition leading to excessive pulmonary secretions, the Shaker is the appropriate choice for you. However, if you have a respiratory weakness or wish to enhance your respiratory system for improved quality of life or sports performance, then POWERbreathe is the suitable device for these goals.