SOME COMMENTS FROM
ULTRABREATHE™ USERS
In January 1999 Tangent Healthcare mailed 200 Ultrabreathe™ users
asking them to complete a questionnaire. Of those who had used their
Ultrabreathe™ for at least a month, 86% reported an improvement in their
breathing/physical condition. This is what some of them had to say.....
I think it is an excellent product and found it does what is claimed...I can
now walk any distance without having to stop.
O. Mills, Norfolk
I sent off for the Ultrabreathe™ and now I couldn't do without it
E.S., Essex
Hopefully one day on prescription
P. Lewis, Essex
After using it for a few months my lungs felt stronger as did my general
physical condition
L. Bazeley, Oxon
I've used your product 25 breaths in each morning and evening and really
do feel so much better. Well done to you and your Company
K. Curtis, Cleveland
After using it a month I could breathe in longer and deeper
V. Reay, Kent
My personal belief is that it should be on prescription...it creates that daily
routine of respiratory exercise within your home so simply
E. Percival, Kent
On the whole, any exercise that tones and strengthens the respiratory
muscles is of benefit
P. Haggard, West Sussex
I am a long time sufferer of breathing problems and your device is a
godsend to me. It's part of my medical equipment & I can't do without it
P. Costelloe, Essex
It allows me to walk a little further without distress
G. Skudder, Lancs
The Ultrabreathe™ is a well constructed, handy and very useful piece of
equipment...I wish I could have purchased it years ago
R Beare, Herts
I am enjoying walking again because I don't get so out of breath
I. Carlton, Adelaide, Australia
The Ultrabreathe is a highly effective inspiratory muscle
trainer, providing an easy and convenient means of
increasing the strength and durability of the respiratory
muscles.
It works on the principle of resistance. As you inhale, the
resistance created makes your respiratory muscles work
harder, and the harder they work the stronger and more
durable they become - and as your breathing power improves,
the Ultrabreathe can be gradually adjusted to provide more
resistance. Just a few minutes training a day can help...
Reduce Breathlessness. Whilst there are many underlying
causes of breathlessness such as asthma, emphysema,
bronchitis - or simply ageing - clinical research shows that
improving the strength and durability of the inspiratory muscles
can both significantly reduce the sensation of breathlessness
and lead to increased exercise capability and endurance.
Boost Performance. You don't have to be unfit to benefit
from Ultrabreathe training. Footballers, runners, swimmers
and cyclists can all enjoy a sporting edge with improved
pulmonary performance. They can also use it to supplement
their warm up routine - research shows that traditional warm
up techniques tend to ignore the breathing muscles.
Instructions for Use
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Used correctly, the Ultrabreathe™ can be used by almost anyone and has no
harmful side effects. Very occasionally, however, there may be instances in which
the creation of a large negative pressure in the chest may exacerbate an existing
condition. If this happens advice should be sought from your doctor. If you are on
medication, suffer from a medical condition (asthma for example), or are uncertain
as to whether the Ultrabreathe™ is appropriate for you, then you should consult
your doctor prior to commencing training. Above all, unless advised by your
doctor, you should not stop taking any medication - the Ultrabreathe™ is intended
to complement existing treatments, not replace them.
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Ultrabreathe™
RESPIRATORY TRAINER
Please read carefully before
commencing Training
Preparing your Ultrabreathe™
Step 1
1. Turn your Ultrabreathe™ upside down and check that the valve BALL is
approximately in the position shown in Figure 1 overleaf - if not, rotate the
CAP (clockwise or anticlockwise) until it is.*
2. Check that the SLEEVE is in its starting position as shown in Figure 2
such that the entire APERTURE is visible - if not, rotate the sleeve
(clockwise or anticlockwise) until it is.
Step 2
1. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth so that the two 'wings' rest between
your teeth and gums and then grip the two bits between your teeth to
form an airtight seal.
2. Take a SHARP breath in through the mouthpiece and continue to
breathe in as HARD AS YOU CAN until your lungs are FULL, taking care
not to breathe in through your nose. The click you hear is the sound of
the ball sealing the valve.
3. Finally, breathe out slowly through the mouthpiece until your lungs are
completely empty.
Step 3
1. If you found Step 2 easy (with the resistance at its lowest setting), then
increase the resistance by rotating the sleeve CLOCKWISE (as viewed
from the end with the cap) by one revolution and try again, once again
making sure you breathe in as SHARPLY as possible.
2. Continue this process until you experience a real 'TUG' as you breathe in
- this means that you are making your respiratory muscles work harder
and you should use this sleeve position to start your training.
starting position of the ball determines how soon the resistance is experienced when breathing
* The
in. The position illustrated is a recommendation only - you may like to experiment with different
positions (by rotating the cap clockwise or anticlockwise) to determine which suits you best.
Ultrabreathe™ Training
Ball
Cap
Aperture
Sleeve
Days 1 - 3
Ultrabreathe™ training is best done morning and evening. Using the
established sleeve setting, your target for each session is 25 breaths in and
out (as described in Step 2) which should take about 21/2 minutes - however
if you experience any discomfort then stop training until symptoms
disappear.
Days 4 - 14
After a few days, using the sleeve marker as a guide, turn the sleeve
clockwise half a revolution so as to make breathing in a little harder - don't
worry if you have trouble completing the session at first. Then, as your lung
power increases, continue to increase the resistance as and when you can
such that you are just able to complete the required 25 breaths.
Looking ahead....
After a few weeks you should be starting to enjoy the benefits of
Ultrabreathe™ training - however, continue to increase the resistance as
and when you can. After a month or so just a few days training a week
should be sufficient to maintain your enhanced lung function.
REMEMBER....!
2 Don't expect results overnight - to make the most of your
Ultrabreathe™ you will need to PERSEVERE with the training
programme for a number of WEEKS.
2 Make sure you are standing or sitting upright and take care not to
breathe through your nose.
2 Try and make each breath in as EXPLOSIVE as possible so as to
place the optimum strain on your respiratory muscles - as a guide it
should take you no longer than about 3 SECONDS to fill your lungs.
2 If you experience lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or a
noticeable increase in pulse rate then stop training until symptoms
disappear - if symptoms persist then contact your doctor
Marker
Figure 1
Figure 2
Performance Training and Warm Up
Ultrabreathe™ training can also enhance sporting performance. To train for
performance simply follow the 25 breaths x 2 training regime, bearing in
mind that you will achieve maximum rewards if you train hard. Additionally,
you can use your Ultrabreathe™ to supplement your warm up routine research shows that traditional warm up techniques tend to ignore the
breathing muscles. To warm up your breathing muscles all you need do is
complete 2 x 25 breath sessions (allowing a few minutes rest between
each) prior to commencing full body workout/competition - unlike the
regular training regime, however, select a resistance level so as to avoid
maximum exertion.
Expiratory Training
The Ultrabreathe™ can also be used for expiratory training which
exercises the muscles we use to breathe out. If such a regime is
prescribed for you then simply turn the cap clockwise as far as you can*
so as to seal off the exhaust outlet, then with the mouthpiece in your
mouth, breathe in through your nose and out through the mouthpiece. To
vary the resistance experienced when you breathe out simply rotate the
sleeve as described overleaf.
Cleaning your Ultrabreathe™
, especially the mouthpiece, is kept
It is important that your Ultrabreathe™
clean. With this in mind, twice a week bathe it in warm water for about 15
minutes, remove, and then run under warm water whilst rubbing gently
with a soft cloth before leaving to dry. Then, once a week, deep clean in
the same way, this time using a baby's feedbottle sterilising solution or
equivalent.
* Do not overtighten the cap as this may damage your Ultrabreathe™
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