Physiotherapy
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of a combined exercise training and home-based walking programme on physical activity compared with standard medical care in moderate COPD: a randomised controlled trial.
To estimate the effectiveness of a 10-week combined exercise training and home-based walking programme on daily physical activity (PA) compared with standard medical care in patients with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ A combined exercise training and home-based walking programme in primary care physiotherapy improved PA in patients with moderate COPD. Clinical trial registration number NL24766.018.08.