BACKGROUND Self-management (SM) support for patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) is variable in its coverage, content, method and timing of …

Background People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often experience
difficulty with performing upper limb exercise due to dyspnoea and arm fatigue …

Background The study aimed to evaluate the effect of upper extremity resistance training for
patients with COPD on dyspnea during activity of daily living (ADL), arm function, arm …

Background Current guidelines on pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) recommend upper
extremity exercise training (UEET) in patients with COPD. However, the literature still …

Objectives Arm strength training may improve functional performance for patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This trial investigated the effects of arm …

Clinical trials identifier NCT2329873 Background Acute exacerbation (AE) of COPD is
characterized by a sudden worsening of COPD symptoms. Previous studies have explored …

BACKGROUND: Although unsupported upper extremity exercise (UUEE) is recommended
in the guidelines for pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), it is controversial whether UUEE …

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, comprehensive
intervention that can be integrated into the management of individuals with chronic lung …

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of arm endurance training, arm strength
training, a combination of arm endurance and strength training, and no arm training on …

Purpose: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) including exercise training improves muscle
strength, exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic …