Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · Jan 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialFeasibility of distractive auditory stimuli on upper extremity training in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
To determine the feasibility of distractive auditory stimuli (DAS) used during an upper extremity training (UET) program on perceived dyspnea, functional performance, and health-related quality of life. In addition, to determine the appropriate music tempo used during the UET. ⋯ Subjects who used DAS (music) while performing UET improved functional performance whereas controls failed to continue improvement. The DAS is a feasible adjunct to UET that may have the potential to augment the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation training.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · Jan 2005
The contribution of peripheral muscle function to shuttle walking performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The contribution of muscle strength and mass to incremental and endurance walking performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is unknown. This study analyzes the relationship between field incremental and endurance walking performance and indices of peripheral muscle mass and strength. ⋯ We conclude that muscle strength is related to incremental but not endurance shuttle walking performance. Muscle mass and strength are not synonymous in their effects on exercise performance in patients with COPD.