PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of 8 weeks of IMT on inspiratory muscle strength, exertional dyspnea, and physical activity levels among women undergoing chemotherapy for BC.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
ARM 1: Patients complete three sets of fifteen repetitions per session of low-intensity IMT over 15-20 minutes four days a week for 8 weeks.
ARM 2: Patients complete three sets of fifteen repetitions per session of high-intensity IMT over 15-20 minutes four days a week for 8 weeks.