Impact of Lower-Limb Endurance Training on Dyspnea and Lung Functions in Patients with COPD
Author(s) -
Amira Permatasari Tarigan,
Pandiaman Pandia,
Erna Mutiara,
Andika Pradana,
Ella Rhinsilva,
Efriyandi Efriyandi
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
open access macedonian journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.288
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1857-9655
DOI - 10.3889/oamjms.2018.381
Subject(s) - medicine , spirometry , copd , vital capacity , physical therapy , pulmonary rehabilitation , cardiology , pulmonary function testing , lung , lung function , asthma , diffusing capacity
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exhibit persistent dyspnea in daily activities and irreversible airflow obstruction. These will finally lead to an inability to carry on daily activities and markedly decrease their quality of life. Endurance training was considered as therapy modality to alleviate several symptoms experienced by COPD patients.
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