The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of the Passy-Muir Valve improves endurance for patients in the Long Term Acute Care setting as measured with the Six- Minute Walk Test.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Six Minute Walk Test - First Paired Sessions
Timeframe: The first paired study session (Day 1) will occur within 72 hours of the participant being cleared by Medical Staff for PMV use. The second paired session will occur the day after session 1 (Day 2).
Six Minute Walk Test - Second Paired Sessions
Timeframe: The third study session (Day 3) will occur the day following the second study session (Day 2). The fourth study session (Day 4) will occur the day following the third study session (Day 3).
Six Minute Walk Test - Third Paired Sessions
Timeframe: The fifth study session (Day 5) will occur the day following the fourth study session (Day 4). The sixth study session (Day 6) will occur the day following the fifth study session (Day 5).
Average Change of Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion - First Paired Sessions
Timeframe: The first paired study session (Day 1) will occur within 72 hours of the participant being cleared by Medical Staff for PMV use. The second paired session will occur the day after session 1 (Day 2).
Average Change of Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion - Second Paired Sessions
Timeframe: The third study session (Day 3) will occur the day following the second study session (Day 2). The fourth study session (Day 4) will occur the day following the third study session (Day 3).
Average Change of Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion - Third Paired Sessions
Timeframe: The fifth study session (Day 5) will occur the day following the fourth study session (Day 4). The sixth study session (Day 6) will occur the day following the fifth study session (Day 5).