Field walking tests are commonly employed to evaluate exercise capacity, assess prognosis
and evaluate treatment response in chronic respiratory diseases. In recent years, there has …

This systematic review examined the measurement properties of the 6-min walk test
(6MWT), incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) and endurance shuttle walk test (ESWT) in …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the
management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American …

For COVID-19 patients who remain symptomatic after the acute phase, pulmonary
rehabilitation (PR) is recommended. However, only a few studies have investigated the …

Objectives In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), quality of life and exercise
capacity are altered in relationship to dyspnea. Benefits of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) …

Background Guidelines have provided positive recommendations for pulmonary
rehabilitation after exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but …

A meta-analysis including 32 randomised controlled trials on the effects of inspiratory
muscle training (IMT) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients was …

The 6-min walk distance (6MWD) predicted values have been derived from small cohorts
mostly from single countries. The aim of the present study was to investigate differences …

Objective To compare the efficacy of treadmill exercises and stretching and resistance
exercises in improving gait speed, strength, and fitness for patients with Parkinson disease …

BACKGROUND: It is important to include large sample sizes and different factors that
influence the six-minute walking distance (6MWD) in order to propose reference equations …