Expiratory Muscle Strength Training

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** High-intensity, low-repetition expiratory exercises designed to promote strength in the expiratory muscles. Expiratory muscle strength training typically uses a pressure threshold device with a regimented treatment protocol. This treatment may benefit individuals with spinal cord injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, voice disorders, and the sedentary elderly.

**Synonyms:** - EMST