Open AccessThe effect of walking aids on exercise capacity and oxygenation in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Author(s) -
J. Roomi,
Abebaw Mengistu Yohannes,
Martin J. Connolly
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/27.6.703
Subject(s) - medicine , copd , exacerbation , physical therapy , oxygen saturation , pulmonary disease , anesthesia , cardiology , oxygen , chemistry , organic chemistry
high walking frames may improve exercise capacity in young patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We have assessed the effect of Zimmer, rollator and gutter frames on 6-min walking distance and on arterial oxygenation during exercise in elderly patients with COPD.
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