Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of a 6-Week Aquatic Treadmill Exercise Program on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Walking Endurance in Subacute Stroke Patients: A PILOT TRIAL.
To assess the feasibility and safety of a 6-week course of water walking performed using a motorized aquatic treadmill in individuals with subacute stroke for cardiorespiratory fitness, walking endurance, and activities of daily living. ⋯ This preliminary study showed that a 6-week ATE program improved peak aerobic capacity and walking endurance in patients with subacute stroke. The improvement in (Equation is included in full-text article.)O2peak after an ATE exercise program was greater than that observed after an LBE program. Therefore, ATE effectively improves cardiopulmonary fitness in patients with subacute stroke.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · May 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Inspiratory Muscle Training in the Management of Patients With Asthma: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, dyspnea, fatigue, quality of life, and daily living activities of asthmatic patients. ⋯ These findings suggest that IMT may be an effective modality to enhance respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, quality of life, daily living activities, reduced perception of dyspnea, and fatigue in asthmatic patients.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Jul 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialBalance Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: EFFECTS ON PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTCOMES.
Balance impairment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a worsening of quality of life (QOL) as related with fatigue perception, depression, and anxiety. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of balance training included in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on QOL, fatigue perception, depression, and anxiety in patients with COPD. ⋯ Balance training added to PR improved health-related QOL, fatigue, and mental health in patients with COPD.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · May 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialInspiratory muscle training in pulmonary arterial hypertension.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on functional capacity, respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, quality of life, and fatigue and dyspnea perception in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). ⋯ Inspiratory muscle training promotes significant improvements in respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity, thus resulting in a reduction of dyspnea during activities of daily living and less fatigue in PAH patients. Inspiratory muscle training is a clinically practical treatment for PAH without any complications.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialClinical benefits of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
To evaluate the benefits of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with severe and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ This study offers evidence that home-based PR promotes benefits in the quality of life, breathlessness in activities of daily living, and exercise capacity in patients with severe and very severe COPD. Home-based PR must be considered as part of the treatment for patients who live far from hospitals even in severe COPD.