Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Should patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease be prescribed a resistance-training programme?

0
Posted

Should patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease be prescribed a resistance-training programme?

0

The purpose of this editorial/leader is to highlight the importance of encouraging patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to participate in a programme of resistance training (RT). COPD is a respiratory condition, which not only affects the pulmonary system but it also has systemic effects on the peripheral skeletal muscles. The systemic effects alter the structure and function of the skeletal muscles, which leads to muscle weakness, loss of muscle mass and poor health related quality of life (HRQoL). In the past, aerobic training has been recommended to counteract the deleterious effects of COPD. However, evidence suggests that RT, which exerts or resists an external force (weight machines and free weights) will improve muscular strength, lean leg mass and HRQoL in COPD patients.

Related Questions

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.