Most important characteristics of the Orygen Inspiratory Valve (IMT):

• IMT respiratory muscle trainer for training the inspiratory muscles
• Resistance adjustable between 0 and 70 cm H2O
• Easy to use

For whom is the Orygen Inspiratory Valve (IMT) suitable?

For people who would like to train their respiratory muscles to improve their breathing. It’s a relevant tool for COPD, asthma, COVID-19 or dysphagia, among others.

What is an IMT respiratory muscle trainer?

The Orygen Inspiratory Valve is an IMT respiratory muscle trainer for improving your breathing strength and efficiency. IMT is short for Inspiratory Muscle Trainer. An IMT trainer allows you to train your inspiratory muscles. You set it to a resistance that suits your situation. During the exercise, you breathe through the mouthpiece while wearing a nose clip.

Resistance easily adjustable

At the bottom of the Orygen Inspiratory Valve is a wheel that allows you to adjust the inspiratory resistance. You adjust the resistance by turning the wheel until the arrow indicates the desired value. The resistance is adjustable between 0 and 70 cm H2O, with intervals of 10 cm H2O.

Training with the Orygen Inspiratory Valve

The manufacturer recommends training 4 or 5 days a week, twice a day (morning and evening). The training schedule below is recommended:

• In the beginning

3 series of 10 respirations, morning and evening.

• Once you feel comfortable

3 series of 20 respirations, morning and evening.

• Advanced use

3 series of 10 respirations, morning and evening.

In the training diary you can write when you exercised and for how long.

What’s included:

• FORUMED Orygen Inspiratory Valve
• Mouthpiece
• Nose clip
• Training diary
• Manual