Background: Exercise-based rehabilitation is already a part of cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment;
however, patient adherence is low. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a home …

BACKGROUND: Xbox Kinect has been proposed as an exercise intervention in cystic
fibrosis (CF), but its potential has not been compared with standard training modalities …

Background Active video games are used in many hospitals as exercise tools for children
with cystic fibrosis. However, the exercise intensity associated with playing these games has …

Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are characterized by an abnormal ventilation response that
limits the exercise capacity. Exercise training increases exercise capacity, decreases …

Background Interactive video games are recently being used as an exercise tool in cystic
fibrosis (CF). This study aimed to assess the literature describing whether video games …

Background Adherence of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) to exercise is challenging. Here
we compared the physiological responses during the use of interactive video games (VG) …

Background: Short term studies of exercise training have shown benefits in cystic fibrosis.
Transferring exercise programmes to the community and sustaining them long term is a …

Exercise training is currently advocated as part of the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis
(CF). However, data are few that document physiologic benefits or changes in patients' …

BACKGROUND: Regular aerobic exercise in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) improves
aerobic conditioning and delays disease progression, resulting in better quality of life. The …

Purpose. The aim of this article was to review the evidence for using exercise programs to
improve pulmonary function and fitness in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Method …