Open AccessNordic Walking Enhances Oxygen Uptake without Increasing the Rate of Perceived Exertion in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Author(s) -
Anael Barberán-García,
Ane ArbillagaEtxarri,
Elena GimenoSantos,
Diego A. Rodríguez,
Yolanda Torralba,
Josep Roca,
Jordi Vilaró
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000371356
Subject(s) - medicine , copd , zoology , biology
In healthy subjects, Nordic walking (NW) generates higher oxygen uptake (V˙O2) than standard walking at an equal rate of perceived exertion (RPE). The feasibility and positive outcomes of NW in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been reported.
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