Effect of Lower Torso Training in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Abstract
This study was developed to investigate the influence of lower torso muscle training on 6-min walk distance (6MWD) in patients with COPD.
Design: An experimental study.
Setting: Morjan Hospital.
Patients: Thirty patients with moderate COPD were estimated.
Measurements and results: Pulmonary function and baseline dyspnea index (BDI) were assessed, maximal inspiratory pressure (PI, max), and 6MWD were measured, and the one minute repeat was determined for each of two exercises (leg extension, and leg press) performed on gymnasium equipment. Quality of life was estimated using the St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). The researchers found statistically important positive effects for training program on 6MWD and body weight (r _ 0.32; p < 0.05), BDI (r _ 0.50;p < 0.01), FEV1 (r _ 0.33; p < 0.05), PI, max (r _ 0.53; p < 0.01).
Conclusions: The results of this study showed the importance of the lower torso training in submaximal exercise tolerance and could open new perspectives for training programs designed to improve functional activity in COPD patients.
Design: An experimental study.
Setting: Morjan Hospital.
Patients: Thirty patients with moderate COPD were estimated.
Measurements and results: Pulmonary function and baseline dyspnea index (BDI) were assessed, maximal inspiratory pressure (PI, max), and 6MWD were measured, and the one minute repeat was determined for each of two exercises (leg extension, and leg press) performed on gymnasium equipment. Quality of life was estimated using the St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). The researchers found statistically important positive effects for training program on 6MWD and body weight (r _ 0.32; p < 0.05), BDI (r _ 0.50;p < 0.01), FEV1 (r _ 0.33; p < 0.05), PI, max (r _ 0.53; p < 0.01).
Conclusions: The results of this study showed the importance of the lower torso training in submaximal exercise tolerance and could open new perspectives for training programs designed to improve functional activity in COPD patients.
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