Use the EMST150 for breathing exercises to increase your diaphragm strength. This device has been helpful for many people with ALS.
We got the EMST150 from the ALS Clinic to help maintain or strengthen my diaphragm. I was starting to have issues with my breathing. I tried to use it, but I found it very exhausting. Eventually I gave up on it.
Many people have had much success with this device, and despite my failure with it, I recommend you start early. I think my issue was that I started too late.
| Steve’s ALS stage | Middle |
|---|---|
| ALS toolboxes |
We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.
From first symptoms to the walker
Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function
From walker to power chair
Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube
Power chair
Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube
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