Covid-19 is a novel infectious disease whose spectrum of presentation ranges from absence
of symptoms to widespread interstitial pneumonia associated with severe acute respiratory …

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 …

In many health systems, it is difficult to carry out traditional rehabilitation programs as the
systems are stressed. We evaluate the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation program …

Background In coronavirus disease (COVID-19), physical capacity is one of the most
impaired sequelae. Due to their simplicity and low cost, field tests such as the six-minute …

Background Even when resting pulse oximetry is normal in the patient with acute Covid-19,
hypoxia can manifest on exertion. We summarise the literature on the performance of …

Question In adults with advanced lung disease, do the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and 1-
minute sit-to-stand test (1minSTS) elicit similar cardiorespiratory responses? Can the 6 …

Background. Measures of exercise capacity, frailty, and physical function are commonly
used in lung transplant candidates and recipients to evaluate their physical limitations and …

Background The one-minute sit-to-stand-test (1-min STST) is a quick, space saving test to
evaluate functional capacity. Exercise testing plays an important role in the long-term follow …

Although the 6 min walk test (6MWT) is well-established for assessing desaturation in
patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), it cannot be easily performed in primary …

The COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges to global healthcare systems regarding
the care of acute patients and the delivery of rehabilitation programs to post-acute or chronic …