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Effects of a combined community exercise program in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome : a randomized clinical trial
(MDPI, 2019-03)
Physical activity is associated with a decreased prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea and improved sleep efficiency. Studies on the effects of a comprehensive exercise program in a community setting ...
Inspiratory muscle training and exercise versus exercise alone for asthma (Protocol)
(John Wiley & Sons, 2018-09)
To assess the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training plus exercise versus exercise alone in people with asthma.
Nordic walking enhances oxygen uptake without increasing the rate of perceived exertion in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(Karger Publishers, 2015-02)
Background: 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 ...
Physical activity characteristics across GOLD Quadrants Depend on the Questionnaire used
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-03)
The GOLD multidimensional classification of COPD severity combines the exacerbation risk with the symptom experience, for which 3 different questionnaires are permitted. This study investigated differences ...
Determinants of study completion and response to a 12-month behavioral physical activity intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cohort study
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-05)
Objectives
Physical activity is key to improve the prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To help to tailor future interventions we aimed to identify the baseline characteristics of ...