Functional Evaluation of a Physical Rehabilitation Program Including Breathing Exercises and Bicycle Training in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Respiration
- Vol. 38 (2) , 105-111
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000194066
Abstract
20 patients suffering from chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) were submitted to a 6-month rehabilitation program including breathing exercises only (A) or coupled with bicycle training (B). Functional results obtained at rest were the following: for A: nonsignificant changes in FRC, RV, FEV1, Raw, Pa O2, ρH, Pp, VO2 max SL but significant changes (p < 0.05) for TLC (+214 cm3), VC (+171 cm3), DL CO (+1.79 ml), Pa CO2 (-2.9 mm Hg). For B: similar changes as for A with additional significant changes in PaO2 (+7.4mmHg) VO2 max SL (+250 ml) and Pp (-4 mm Hg). These results, although minimal, are attributed to improved respiratory muscle strength and improved alveolar ventilation. Exercise training adds an increased ability to sustain higher loads.Keywords
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