Understanding the Science: Does PAP Make You Stronger?
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According to a 2017 meta-analysis, treating obstructive sleep apnea with PAP therapy can improve peak oxygen uptake by an average of 2.69 mL/kg/min. However, the answer to the question "Does PAP make you stronger?" depends entirely on which type of PAP you're talking about: Positive Airway Pressure therapy for sleep apnea or Post-Activation Potentiation, an advanced athletic training technique.
