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Depressive symptoms, fatigue and social relationships influenced physical activity in frail older community-dwellers during the spanish lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic
(MDPI, 2021-01)
Due to the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spain underwent a strict lockdown (March–May 2020). How the lockdown modified older adults’ physical activity (PA) has been poorly described. This ...
Respiratory muscle training in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2022-04)
Background: Effective treatments for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) include positive pressure, weight loss, oral appliances, surgery, and exercise. Although the involvement of the respiratory muscles ...
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 ...
Myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises) for obstructive sleep apnoea
(John Wiley & Sons, 2019-10)
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:
To evaluate the benefits and harms of myofunctional therapy (oropharyngeal exercises) for the treatment of obstructive ...
Clinical impact of electronic monitoring devices of inhalers in adults with asthma or COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2023-03)
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to gain insight into the characteristics and clinical impact of electronic monitoring devices of inhalers (EMDs) and their clinical interventions in ...
European Respiratory Society statement on airway clearance techniques in adults with bronchiectasis
(European Respiratory Society, 2023-07)
Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) are part of the main management strategy for patients with bronchiectasis. Despite being a priority for patients, accessibility, implementation and reporting of ACTs ...
Differences in peak cough flow values assessed by mouthpiece and facemask on healthy subjects
(Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, 2016-04)
Background: Coughing is the most important mechanism for evacuating mucus secretions from the airways. Its efficacy directly depends on the Peak Cough Flow (PCF), the maximum air-flow generated during ...
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 ...
Fisioterapia respiratoria post-COVID-19: algoritmo de decisión terapéuticaFisioterapia respiratoria post-COVID-19: algoritmo de decisión terapéutica
(Elsevier, 2021-10-12)
La pandemia causada por la enfermedad de la COVID-19 ha supuesto un gran reto para los profesionales del sistema sociosanitario, intensificándose con el manejo y atención de las manifestaciones clínicas ...
Completeness of reporting acupuncture interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Review of adherence to the STRICTA statement [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]
(F1000Research, 2020-11)
Background: The completeness of reporting of acupuncture interventions is critical to ensure the applicability and reproducibility of acupuncture clinical trials. In the past, different publications ...