A relevant proportion of children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a marked decrease
in exercise tolerance, which can be partly related to impaired muscle function and …

AIM: The aim of our study was to assess the efficacy of pulmonary rehabilitation in addition
to regular chest physiotherapy in non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. METHODS: Thirty …

Background: International guidelines recommend the inclusion of patients with
bronchiectasis in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) to improve exercise capacity and health …

Background Exercise training is recommended for non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis,
but the long-term effects are unclear. This randomised controlled trial aimed to determine the …

Background Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is characterised by sputum production,
exercise limitation and recurrent infections. Although pulmonary rehabilitation is advocated …

The ability to perform exercise is an important determinant of both longevity and quality of
life for patients with Cystic Fibrosis. There are a variety of physical and behavioural factors …

Introduction: The complex multisystem nature of cystic fibrosis (CF) commonly results in
reduced exercise tolerance, which is independently associated with poor clinical outcomes …

Physical activity and exercise training play an important role in the clinical management of
patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Exercise training is more common and recognized as an …

Regular exercise and habitual physical activity are important for patients with cystic fibrosis
(CF). Research has demonstrated the benefits of aerobic, anaerobic, and strength exercise …

BACKGROUND: Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease leads to progressive deterioration in
exercise capacity. Because physical activity has been shown to improve lung function and …