PURPOSE: Although there is substantial evidence to support the importance of pulmonary
rehabilitation (PR) in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, there is …

There is increasing evidence that systemic inflammation plays an important role in the
pathogenesis of COPD. Inflammatory markers show relationships with exercise …

We investigated the feasibility of a long-term telerehabilitation service for COPD patients
comprising exercise training at home, telemonitoring and education/self-management. The …

Background Idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (AIS) causes not only spinal deformities but rib
cage abnormalities that lead to abnormal volumes and pulmonary capacity on pulmonary …

PURPOSE: To evaluate adherence to a maintenance exercise program in patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and explore predictors for adherence …

Background The presence of anxiety and depressive symptoms in COPD patients has
beenacknowledged for many years. The preponderance of recent studies supportsthe utility …

Background: Low-grade inflammation can be present in chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), which may affect the regulation of muscle protein and body metabolism …

Aim: To study the long-term benefits of ambulatory oxygen (AO) in combination with
pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients …

Background: Improvements in health status following pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) diminish
with time. Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPDs) negatively impact adherence after PR …

BACKGROUND: Exercise has important benefits for individuals with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). However, to sustain long-term benefits of exercise, adherence …