Regular exercise testing is recommended for all people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF). A range
of validated tests, which integrate both strength and aerobic function, are available and …

Background Exercise testing is routinely used to measure exercise capacity in children with
cystic fibrosis (CF). Various tests are available, however the psychometric properties of …

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

Background Although both self‐paced and externally paced field tests are widely used in
cystic fibrosis (CF), it is still unclear whether they induce clinically relevant and similar …

Background The use of alternative more sensitive measures has become a focus of
research in CF. The utility of indexes of ventilation, Lung Clearance Index (LCI) and peak …

The validity and safety of using supramaximal verification (Smax) to confirm a maximal effort
during cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and/or …

As Cystic Fibrosis (CF) treatment advances, research evidence has highlighted the value
and applicability of Lung Clearance Index and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing as …

The Acapella is a positive pressure device designed to assist mucociliary clearance. This
study investigated the effectiveness of the Acapella in comparison to PEP mask therapy …

Background In youths with cystic fibrosis (CF) the modified shuttle walk test (MSWT) has
been shown to be useful for assessing exercise tolerance; however, no studies to date have …

Introduction This systematic review aims to analyze the validity and reliability of available
tools to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and exercise tolerance in children and …