scholarly journals Critically appraised paper: In people reporting dyspnoea following COVID-19 hospitalisation, additional telerehabilitation is more effective at improving exercise capacity, muscle strength and the physical component of quality of life than education alone [commentary]

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Maddocks ◽  
Darren Brown
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Exercise Capacity

scholarly journals Effects of a Rehabilitation Programme with a Nasal Inspiratory Restriction Device on Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in COPD

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelio Arnedillo ◽  
Jose L. Gonzalez-Montesinos ◽  
Jorge R. Fernandez-Santos ◽  
Carmen Vaz-Pardal ◽  
Carolina España-Domínguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Inspiratory Muscle ◽  
Control Group ◽  
6Mwt Distance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Inspiratory Muscle Strength

Objective: The objective was to assess the effects of a nasal restriction device for inspiratory muscle training, called Feelbreathe®, added to a rehabilitation program (RP) on exercise capacity, quality of life, dyspnea and inspiratory muscle strength in patients with stable COPD. Methods: Patients were randomized into three groups, one performed a supervised RP using the Feelbreathe® device (FB group), the second group developed the same RP with oronasal breathing without FB (ONB group) and the third was the control group (CG). We evaluated inspiratory muscle strength (PImax), dyspnea (mMRC), quality of life (CAT) and exercise capacity (6MWT) before and after 8-week of RP. Results: A total of 16 patients completed the study, seven in FB group, five in ONB group and four in the CG. After the RP, the FB group showed a significant increase in PImax (93.3 ± 19.1 vs. 123.0 ± 15.8 mmHg) and in the 6MWT distance (462.9 ± 71.8 m vs. 529.1 ± 50.1 m) and a decrease in the CAT score (9.7 ± 6.5 vs. 5.9 ± 6.0) and in the mMRC dyspnea score. FB provides greater improvement in PImax, dyspnea, quality of life and 6MWT than ONB. Conclusions: The Feelbreathe® device provides greater improvements in quality of life, dyspnea, exercise capacity and inspiratory muscle strength compared to patients that did not use it.

scholarly journals The Role of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Sickle Cell Anemia Related Pulmonary Damage due to Recurrent Acute Chest Syndrome Attacks

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burcu Camcıoğlu ◽  
Meral Boşnak-Güçlü ◽  
Müşerrefe Nur Karadallı ◽  
Şahika Zeynep Akı ◽  
Gülsan Türköz-Sucak
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Acute Chest Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Muscle Training ◽  
Functional Exercise ◽  
Functional Exercise Capacity

Background. The sickling of red blood cells causes a constellation of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary manifestations. A 32-year-old gentleman with sickle cell anemia (SCA) had been suffering from recurrent acute chest syndrome (ACS).Aim. To examine the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary functions, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, and quality of life in this patient with SCA.Methods. Functional exercise capacity was evaluated using six-minute walk test, respiratory muscle strength using mouth pressure device, hand grip strength using hand-held dynamometer, pain using Visual Analogue Scale, fatigue using Fatigue Severity Scale, dyspnea using Modified Medical Research Council Scale, and health related quality of life using European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QOL measurement.Results. A significant improvement has been demonstrated in respiratory muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and quality of life. There was no admission to emergency department due to acute chest syndrome in the following 12 months after commencing regular erythrocytapheresis.Conclusion. This is the first report demonstrating the beneficial effects of inspiratory muscle training on functional exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength, pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and quality of life in a patient with recurrent ACS.

scholarly journals Pulmonary rehabilitation in lymphangioleiomyomatosis: a controlled clinical trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 1452-1460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana S. Araujo ◽  
Bruno G. Baldi ◽  
Carolina S.G. Freitas ◽  
André L.P. Albuquerque ◽  
Cibele C.B. Marques da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Interquartile Range ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Endurance Time

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a cystic lung disease frequently associated with reduced exercise capacity. The aim of this study was to assess safety and efficacy of pulmonary rehabilitation in LAM.This controlled clinical trial included 40 patients with LAM and a low physical activity level. The pulmonary rehabilitation programme comprised 24 aerobic and muscle strength training sessions and education. The primary outcome was exercise capacity (endurance time during a constant work rate exercise test). Secondary outcomes included health-related quality of life (St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)), 6-min walking distance (6MWD), dyspnoea, peak oxygen consumption (V′O2), daily physical activity (pedometer), symptoms of anxiety and depression, lung function and peripheral muscle strength (one-repetition maximum).The baseline characteristics were well balanced between the groups. The pulmonary rehabilitation group exhibited improvements in the following outcomes versus controls: endurance time (median (interquartile range) 169 (2–303) s versus −33 (−129–39) s; p=0.001), SGRQ (median (interquartile range) −8 (−16–2) versus 2 (−4–5); p=0.002) and 6MWD (median (interquartile range) 59 (13–81) m versus 20 (−12–30) m; p=0.002). Dyspnoea, peak V′O2, daily physical activity and muscle strength also improved significantly. No serious adverse events were observed.Pulmonary rehabilitation is a safe intervention and improves exercise capacity, dyspnoea, daily physical activity, quality of life and muscle strength in LAM.

scholarly journals 256* Exercise capacity, muscle strength and quality of life in adult CF patients

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. S63
Author(s):  
B. Vrijsen ◽  
T. Havermans ◽  
T. Troosters ◽  
R. Gosselink ◽  
L. Dupont
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Exercise Capacity

scholarly journals Comparison of functional exercise capacity, quality of life and respiratory and peripheral muscle strength between patients with stable angina and healthy controls

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 030006052097921
Author(s):  
Irem Huzmeli ◽  
Aysel-Yildiz Ozer ◽  
Oguz Akkus ◽  
Nihan Katayıfcı ◽  
Fatih Sen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Stable Angina ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Peripheral Muscle ◽  
Functional Exercise ◽  
Functional Exercise Capacity

Objective We aimed to compare functional exercise capacity, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, pulmonary function and quality of life between patients with stable angina and healthy controls. Methods We compared 33 patients with stable angina (55.21 ± 6.12 years old, Canada Class II–III, left ventricular ejection fraction: 61.92 ± 7.55) and 30 healthy controls (52.70 ± 4.22 years old). Functional capacity (6-minute walk test (6-MWT)), respiratory muscle strength (mouth pressure device), peripheral muscle strength (dynamometer), pulmonary function (spirometer) and quality of life (Short Form 36 (SF-36)) were evaluated. Results 6-MWT distance (499.20 ± 51.91 m versus 633.05 ± 57.62 m), maximal inspiratory pressure (85.42 ± 20.52 cmH2O versus 110.44 ± 32.95 cmH2O), maximal expiratory pressure (83.33 ± 19.05 cmH2O versus 147.96 ± 54.80 cmH2O) and peripheral muscle strength, pulmonary function and SF-36 sub-scores were lower in the angina group versus the healthy controls, respectively. Conclusion Impaired peripheral and respiratory muscle strength, reduction in exercise capacity and quality of life are obvious in patients with stable angina. Therefore, these parameters should be considered in stable angina physiotherapy programmes to improve impairments.

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