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POWERbreathe Medic device range

Classic Medic
Ex1 Medic
Plus Medic

About

The POWERbreathe Medic Range is a clinically validated suite of respiratory muscle training (RMT) devices designed to strengthen the inspiratory and expiratory muscles through pressure threshold loading. Used globally in hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and research, the Medic series supports non-pharmacological treatment pathways for respiratory weakness and breathlessness.

Each device in the range offers a targeted approach — enabling clinicians to tailor therapy to individual patient needs and levels of respiratory function. All models are drug-free, portable, and easy to integrate into clinical and home rehabilitation programs.

The POWERbreathe Medic range is supported by over two decades of research into inspiratory and expiratory muscle training. Studies demonstrate improvements in inspiratory strength, exercise tolerance, dyspnoea reduction, and overall quality of life.

Used by physiotherapists, respiratory specialists, and rehabilitation teams, POWERbreathe devices help bridge the gap between pharmacological therapy and functional recovery — empowering patients to breathe better, move more, and live with greater independence.

      The Classic Medic provides manually adjustable inspiratory resistance for building respiratory muscle strength in a wide range of patients. Clinically proven to alleviate breathlessness, it’s used both as a standalone therapy and as part of pulmonary rehabilitation.

      Clinical applications:

      • COPD and asthma management
      • Post-cardiac or pulmonary surgery rehabilitation
      • Heart failure
      • Cystic fibrosis
      • Neuromuscular disease
      • General respiratory muscle weakness.

      Key features:

      • Adjustable load: 10–90 cmH2O (9 incremental levels)
      • Drug-free and non-invasive 
      • Ergonomic design for ease of use
      • Easy to clean and adjust 
      • Ideal for hospital respiratory wards and rehab programs
      • Supported by clinical research. 

      The Medic Plus is designed for patients with very weak inspiratory muscles due to illness, post-hospitalisation, or chronic respiratory conditions. It offers the lowest entry-level load of any threshold IMT device, making it ideal for initiating training in severely compromised patients.

      Clinical applications:

      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
      • Asthma
      • Heart failure
      • Post-surgical rehabilitation
      • Neuromuscular conditions
      • Ventilator weaning support.

      Key features:

      • Adjustable resistance range: 9–78 cmH2O
      • Progressive diaphragm strengthening to reduce dyspnoea
      • Improves inspiratory muscle strength, endurance, and quality of life
      • Safe, drug-free, non-invasive therapy.

      The EX1 Medic Plus targets the expiratory muscles, helping patients improve cough strength, airway clearance, and swallowing function. It is particularly beneficial for patients with compromised expiratory strength or neuromuscular involvement affecting cough or swallow reflexes.

      Clinical applications:

      • Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
      • Dysarthria (speech weakness)
      • Chronic bronchitis or recurrent cough
      • Cervical or spinal cord injury
      • Post-stroke rehabilitation
      • Neuromuscular conditions.

      Key features:

      • Adjustable expiratory load: 10–80 cmH2O
      • Enhances cough strength and airway clearance
      • Improves expiratory muscle endurance
      • Fully disassemblable and easy to clean
      • Ergonomic design with visual load indicators.

      Training

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      Marketing

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      News

      IMT at ANZICS

      Professor Bernie Bissett recently hosted an Inspiratory Muscle Training Practical Session at the ANZICS annual conference. The session detailed Prof Bissett’s experience using IMT trainers for intensive care patients to increase their maximum inspiratory pressures following intubation. Prof Bissett has generously shared her presentation which details the use of POWERbreathe trainers to facilitate the IMT training for patients.

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      IMT Webinar with Bernie Bissett

      We’re also pleased to share this webinar from The Better Breathing Institute, featuring Professor Bernie Bissett and her work with POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) devices.

      In this session, Professor Bissett explores the role of IMT in critical care (before, during, and after an ICU stay) highlighting how it can strengthen breathing muscles, reduce time on ventilation, and support faster recovery.

      Covered in the session:

      • Pre-ICU patient preparation with IMT
      • Safe use of IMT during mechanical ventilation
      • Post-ICU recovery support
      • Practical tips for clinical implementation.

      We hope you enjoy listening to this webinar as much as our BMedical team did.

      Warranty

      Please follow this link to access the warranty claim procedures documents

      Service Warranty Form

      To make a warranty claim, complete the Service Form including a photo of the fault and follow the instructions on the form for next steps. If in doubt, contact your rep for troubleshooting.

      POWERbreathe devices are covered under warranty for 2 years from date of purchase.

      FAQs

      The POWERbreathe Medic Range is a suite of clinically validated Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscle Training (IMT/EMT) devices. These devices use pressure threshold loading to strengthen the breathing muscles and support rehabilitation in patients with respiratory muscle weakness or breathlessness.

      Each device provides adjustable resistance during inhalation or exhalation. This resistance “trains” the breathing muscles in the same way weight training strengthens skeletal muscles, improving muscle strength, endurance, and efficiency over time.

      IMT is beneficial for a wide range of patients experiencing respiratory muscle weakness, breathlessness, or reduced exercise tolerance. It is particularly effective for:

      • Patients with COPD or asthma
      • Those recovering from surgery or prolonged hospitalisation
      • Individuals with heart failure or chronic respiratory disease
      • Patients with neuromuscular conditions (e.g., muscular dystrophy, ALS, MS)
      • Individuals experiencing deconditioning due to immobility or age
      • Athletes or rehabilitation patients seeking to improve breathing efficiency and performance.

      IMT can be used as a standalone therapy or in conjunction with pharmacological and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

      • Medic Plus: Lowest inspiratory load (9–78 cmH₂O); ideal for patients with very weak breathing muscles or post-hospitalisation.

      • Classic Medic: Manual IMT device (10–90 cmH₂O); suitable for a broad range of patients in pulmonary rehab or clinical settings.

      • EX1 Medic Plus: Expiratory training device (10–80 cmH₂O); improves cough strength, airway clearance, and swallowing muscle coordination.

        POWERbreathe Medic devices can support patients with:

        • COPD and asthma
        • Heart failure
        • Neuromuscular conditions (e.g., muscular dystrophy, ALS, MS)
        • Post-surgical or post-hospitalisation recovery
        • Dysphagia or dysarthria
        • Cervical or spinal cord injury
        • Deconditioning due to prolonged immobility.

        Yes. All Medic devices are drug-free, non-invasive, and supported by clinical evidence. They can be safely used at home under clinician guidance or as part of structured pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

        The recommended protocol is 30 breaths, twice per day. Improvements in breathing strength and endurance are typically observed within 4–6 weeks of consistent training.

        Yes. POWERbreathe devices are often prescribed as an adjunct therapy to medication and traditional pulmonary rehabilitation. They are safe to use with inhalers, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory interventions.

        Yes. Each model features incremental resistance settings to accommodate a wide range of inspiratory and expiratory strength levels. Clinicians can adjust training intensity to suit individual patient capability and progress.

        Absolutely. POWERbreathe IMT and EMT devices are backed by more than 80 published studies demonstrating improvements in inspiratory muscle strength, reduced dyspnoea, and enhanced exercise tolerance in both healthy and clinical populations.

        All Medic devices are designed for easy disassembly and cleaning using warm water and mild detergent. Components should be air-dried thoroughly before reuse to maintain hygiene and device performance.

        The POWERbreathe Medic devices are available exclusively through BMedical, the authorised distributor in Australia and New Zealand. Clinicians can request demo units or educational support materials by contacting the BMedical team at [email protected]

        Research

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