2024
2024

The POWERbreathe Smart Adaptor with ActiBreathe® App is launched at ERS’24, enabling digitalization of the mechanical POWERbreathe breathing devices.

2024
2024

Dr Sabrina Brar, former NHS ENT Surgeon, joins POWERbreathe International Ltd.

2023

Launch of POWERbreathe EX1 series of Expiratory Muscle Training (EMT) devices.

2022
2022

POWERbreathe International Ltd wins the Medilink UK Midlands Business Award for Export Achievement.

2021

The WHO (World Health Organization) ‘Clinical management of COVID-19 – Rehabilitation For Patients With Lung Impairment After COVID-19’, recommends POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) for Long-Covid rehabilitation.

2019
2019

A major ‘IMST’ study at the University of Colorado, Boulder, led by Daniel Craighead and using the electronic POWERbreathe K3 is shown to reduce blood pressure and improve cognitive performance.

2017

POWERbreathe celebrates 20 years.

2017
2017

The electronic POWERbreathe K5 with Breathe-Link® Live Feedback Software wins ‘Best Innovation for Human Performance’ award at Elevate 2017.

2013

The electronic POWERbreathe K-Series of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) devices is awarded International Patent Protection.

2012
2012

The electronic POWERbreathe KH-Series is launched and developed specifically for use by medical and healthcare professionals and their patients.

2012
2012

POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) devices are used by Team GB and other National Olympic Teams at The London 2012 Olympics.

2010

The electronic POWERbreathe K-Series of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) devices is awarded the UK Plastics Industry’s most prestigious award, the ‘2010 Consumer Product Design of the Year’.

2010

The electronic POWERbreathe K-Series wins the World’s 1st Intelligent Digital Breathing Trainer award and Professor Rik Gosselink and the Clinical Research Team at the University of Leuven, Belgium, use the POWERbreathe K-Series in a prestigious International COPD study.

2008
2008

The unique ActiBreathe® by POWERbreathe series, combining Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) with exercise routines, is launched.

2008

After rigorous assessment for clinical evidence, patient compliance and financial savings, the POWERbreathe Medic Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) device, known as the POWERbreathe Wellness in the USA, is approved for NHS prescription in the UK, as an evidence-based, drug-free treatment for alleviating breathlessness in patients with a variety of medical…Read More

2006
2006

The POWERbreathe Plus Series of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) devices is developed and launched to the market.

2003

The POWERbreathe Classic series of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) devices are re-launched following a redesign.

2002
2002

The POWERbreathe ‘IP’ and business is sold to what today is known as POWERbreathe International Ltd, a wholly owned family company.

1998

POWERbreathe is featured on the BBC’s ‘Tomorrows World’ Science and Technology program.

1998
1998

The POWERbreathe Classic wins the ‘Millennium Mark’, awarded by the Design Council of Great Britain.

1997

The first POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) device is launched by leading UK-based Human Performance Sports Scientists.

1996

From humble beginnings to changing millions of lives – what started as a simple concept has become a global movement. In 1996, leading Human Performance and Sports Scientists at Loughborough University, England, UK, wondered if athletes’ performance could be further improved by training their breathing muscles. The answer was YES,…Read More

Our Mission

Guided by patient-centered clinical research, we champion innovation in respiratory health and grow awareness of the power of respiratory muscle training to help everybody breathe better, feel better and live fuller lives.

POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) and Expiratory Muscle Training (EMT) devices have been independently proven to improve performance in elite athletes, professional and recreational singers, wind instrument players… basically anyone who breathes.

POWERbreathe’s world-leading breathing devices are supported by science and featured in over 100 peer-reviewed articles. We are recognized by the WHO, FDA approved and the POWERbreathe Medic (known as the POWERbreathe Wellness in the USA) and POWERbreathe Shaker Deluxe devices are available on NHS prescription in the UK.

Our products have won several awards for innovation in human performance.

POWERbreathe is marketed in over 50 countries worldwide, making respiratory breathing training accessible to everyone.