scholarly journals Elastic Tubing Resistance Training and Autonomic Modulation in Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ana Laura Ricci-Vitor ◽  
Luiz Carlos M. Vanderlei ◽  
Carlos Marcelo Pastre ◽  
Dionei Ramos ◽  
Ercy Mara C. Ramos ◽  
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This study addresses evidence concerning elastic tubing resistance training (ET) on autonomic modulation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Autonomic dysfunction is common in COPD and contributes to the development of arrhythmias and sudden death. Along with autonomic dysfunction, muscle dysfunction is related to functional limitations and prognosis of the disease. This study investigated the effects of ET on autonomic modulation, muscle strength, and walking distance in COPD. Subjects were divided into two groups, ET (n=20; 66,5±8,9 y; 25,5±3,5 kg/m2; FEV1/FVC: 50,3±11,0) and conventional training (n=19; 66,0±6,9; 27,1±4,3; FEV1/FVC: 55,05±9,56). Both groups undertook 24 sessions for 60 minutes, 3 times in a week. The significance level was p ≤ 0,05. Autonomic modulation was evaluated using heart rate variability in the time (rMSSD, ms) and frequency domain (HF, ms). Strength for upper and lower limbs was measured using dynamometry and walking distance was measured using a 6-minute walking test. There were no significant differences in the outcomes between groups. There was an increment to rMSSD [(16,7±11,0 versus 20,8±14,9) versus (14,2±10,0 versus 17,4±12,1)], HF [(141,9±191,3 versus 234,9±335,7) versus (94,1±123,5 versus 177,6±275,5)], shoulder abduction [(50,1±19,6 versus 56,9±20,4) versus (50,5±19,0 versus 56,9±19,3)], knee flexion [(101,9±34,0 versus 116,8±43,3) versus (98,6±21,5 versus 115,1±30,8)], and walking test [(433,0±84,8 versus 468,9±90,8) versus (397,4±99,8 versus 426,3±101,6)] after training for ET and conventional training, respectively. In conclusion, ET improves autonomic modulation in COPD with additional benefits for strength and cardiorespiratory capacity similar to conventional training.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212110647
Author(s):  
Shojiro Egoshi ◽  
Jun Horie ◽  
Akinori Nakagawa ◽  
Yuriko Matsunaga ◽  
Shinichiro Hayashi

Objectives: Research on the determinants of physical activity in mildly symptomatic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is lacking. This study examined the predictors of physical activity in patients with low-risk chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods: A total of 41 male patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease belonging to Group A of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease were included. Regarding the objective index, the physical activity (number of steps/day and the amount of Ex (metabolic equivalent × hours)/day) of the participants was measured with a tri-axis accelerometer. In addition, regarding the evaluation index, respiratory function and dynamic lung hyperinflation were measured by a spirometer, skeletal muscle mass was measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis, skeletal muscle strength (grip and lower limb muscle strength) was measured using a dynamometer, exercise capacity was measured by the incremental shuttle walking test, and health-related quality of life was measured. Results: Significant correlations were found between the number of steps per day and age (ρ = −0.501, p < 0.01), forced vital capacity predictive values (ρ = 0.381, p < 0.05), dynamic lung hyperinflation (ρ = 0.454, p < 0.01), grip strength (ρ = 0.318, p < 0.05), and walking distance in incremental shuttle walking test (ρ = 0.779, p < 0.01), but not skeletal muscle mass, lower limb muscle strength, or health-related quality of life. A multiple-regression analysis with the number of steps per day as the dependent variable extracted only walking distance in incremental shuttle walking test, yielding a moderate single-regression equation (steps/day = −934.909 + 11.052 × walking distance in incremental shuttle walking test, adjusted R2 = 0.548, p < 0.001). Conclusion: It was suggested that the amount of physical activity of patients with low-risk chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could be predicted by walking distance in incremental shuttle walking test.


2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Alice Soares dos Santos ◽  
Ana Laura Ricci-Vitor ◽  
Vanessa Santa Rosa Bragatto ◽  
Ana Paula Soares dos Santos ◽  
Ercy Mara Cipulo Ramos ◽  
...  

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Ana L. Fernandes ◽  
Inês Neves ◽  
Graciete Luís ◽  
Zita Camilo ◽  
Bruno Cabrita ◽  
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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional oxygen desaturation, which may be evaluated using the 6-minute walking test (6MWT). However, it is a time-consuming test. The 1-minute sit-to-stand test (1STST) is a simpler test, already used to evaluate the functional status. The aim of this study was to compare the 1STST to the 6MWT in the evaluation of exertional desaturation. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 30 stable COPD patients who performed the 6MWT and 1STST on the same day. Six-minute walking distance (6MWD), number of 1STST repetitions (1STSTr), and cardiorespiratory parameters were recorded. Results: A significant correlation was found between the 6MWD and the number of 1STSTr (r = 0.54; p = 0.002). The minimum oxygen saturation (SpO2) in both tests showed a good agreement (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.81) and correlated strongly (r = 0.84; p < 0.001). Regarding oxygen desaturation, the total agreement between the tests was 73.3% with a fair Cohen’s kappa (κ = 0.38; p = 0.018), and 93.33% of observations were within the limits of agreement for both tests in the Bland–Altman analysis. Conclusion: The 1STST seems to be a capable tool of detecting exercise-induced oxygen desaturation in COPD. Because it is a less time- and resources-consuming test, it may be applied during the outpatient clinic consultation to regularly evaluate the exercise capacity and exertional desaturation in COPD.


2007 ◽  
Vol 113 (5) ◽  
pp. 243-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans-Joachim Kabitz ◽  
Stephan Walterspacher ◽  
David Walker ◽  
Wolfram Windisch

Staging criteria for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) include symptoms and lung function parameters, but the role of reduced inspiratory muscle strength related to disease severity remains unclear. Therefore the present study tested whether inspiratory muscle strength is reduced in COPD and is related to disease severity according to GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) criteria and assessed its clinical impact. PImax (maximal inspiratory mouth occlusion pressure), SnPna (sniff nasal pressure) and TwPmo (twitch mouth pressure) following bilateral anterior magnetic phrenic nerve stimulation were assessed in 33 COPD patients (8 GOLD0, 6 GOLDI, 6 GOLDII, 7 GOLDIII and 6 GOLDIV) and in 28 matched controls. Furthermore, all participants performed a standardized 6 min walking test. In comparison with controls, PImax (11.6±2.5 compared with 7.3±3.0 kPa; P<0.001), SnPna (9.7±2.5 compared with 6.9±3.3 kPa; P<0.001) and TwPmo (1.6±0.6 compared with 0.8±0.4 kPa; P<0.001) were markedly lower in COPD patients. TwPmo decreased with increasing COPD stage. TwPmo was correlated with walking distance (r=0.75; P<0.001), dyspnoea (r=−0.61; P<0.001) and blood gas values following exercise (r>0.57; P<0.001). Inspiratory muscle strength, as reliably assessed by TwPmo, decreased with increasing severity of COPD and should be considered as an important factor in rating disease severity and to reflect burden in COPD.


Pulmonology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 354-357
Author(s):  
Isis Grigoletto Silva ◽  
Bruna Spolador de Alencar Silva ◽  
Ana Paula Coelho Figueira Freire ◽  
Ana Paula Soares dos Santos ◽  
Fabiano Francisco de Lima ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (01) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Nury Nusdwinuringtyas ◽  
Siti Chandra Widjanantie

Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) was characteristic by the inflammatory process in the airway which causes air trapping and hyperinflation, then followed by decreasing the respiratory muscle strength. Breathing training using the positive expiratory pressure (PEP) increasing respiratory muscle strength.Methods: A case presentation of a male, age was 60 years old diagnosed as COPD by The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) grade 4 group D, and Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) grade II, with complication of excessive phlegm, underweight, and weakness of respiratory muscle, have PEP for 8 weeks.Results: Spirometry evaluation before and after eight week of PEP have found; FEV1 22.12 and 22.42%, FVC 34.24 and 56%, FEV1/FVC 76.8 and 64%. Respiratory muscle strength before and after PEP showed the Muscle Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) 46 and 71 cmH2O, Muscle Expiratory Pressure (MEP) 48 and 104 cmH2O.The values of Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) evaluation by BORG modified scale before and after PEP were 11 and 13 ( efforts), 2 and 3 (dyspnea), 0 and 1 (Leg Fatigue). The six-minute walking distance (6MWD) before and after PED were 170 and 190 m, equation reference with Nury’s formula showed percentage prediction before and after PEP respectively 29.2 and 32%, VO2Max; 4.96 and 6L, METs; 1.41 and 1.7. The St GeorgeRespiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) before and after PEP were 20.6 and 49.5% (symptom), 86.6 and 45.1% (activity), 45.5 and 18.4% (impact) and 53.6 and 42% for total.Conclusion: Positive airway pressure exercise had beneficial effect on reducing air-trapping process in COPD and increasing the respiratory muscle strength for both expiratory and inspiratory muscle strength.Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, positive expiratory pressure device, respiratory muscle strength, six minutes walking distance


2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Laviolette ◽  
Yves Lacasse ◽  
Mariève Doucet ◽  
Miriam Lacasse ◽  
Karine Marquis ◽  
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BACKGROUND: Little is known about the comparative impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) between women and men and about women’s response to pulmonary rehabilitation.OBJECTIVES: To compare lung function, disability, mortality and response to pulmonary rehabilitation between women and men with COPD.METHODS: In the present retrospective study, 68 women (mean age 62.5±8.9 years) and 168 men (mean age 66.3±8.4 years) were evaluated by means of pulmonary function testing and an incremental symptom-limited cycle exercise test. Forty women and 84 men also participated in a 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program. A 6 min walking test and the chronic respiratory questionnaire were used to assess the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation. Survival status was also evaluated.RESULTS: Compared with men, women had a smaller tobacco exposure (31±24 versus 48±27 pack-years, P<0.05), displayed better forced expiratory volume in 1 s (44±13 versus 39±14 % predicted, P<0.05), a higher functional residual capacity (161±37 versus 149±36 % predicted, P<0.05) and total lung capacity (125±20 versus 115±19 % predicted, P<0.001). Peak oxygen consumption was not different between women and men when expressed in predicted values but lower in women when expressed in absolute values. Pulmonary rehabilitation resulted in significant improvements in 6 min walking test and quality of life in both sexes, but women had a greater improvement in chronic respiratory questionnaire dyspnea. Survival status was similar between sexes, but predictors of mortality were different between sexes.CONCLUSIONS: Women may be more susceptible to COPD than men. The clinical expression of COPD may differ between sexes with greater degree of hyperinflation in women, who also benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation.


Author(s):  
Ahmet Sinan Copur ◽  
Hannan Dogar ◽  
Zhang Chao ◽  
Leandra Wallace ◽  
Kevin Henegar ◽  
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Background: Anemia is reported in one-third of the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Anemia, by decreasing oxygen content, can be a contributing factor for hypoxemia. We determined to find whether anemia causes more prominent hypoxia by decreasing the total oxygen content after exercise in anemic patients with COPD. Methods: Stable moderate-to-severe COPD patients with and without anemia were recruited. Arterial blood gas analyses were performed on room air before and after a 6-minute walking test (6MWT). Walking distance, oxygen saturation, and heart rate were recorded in each case before and after the 6MWT. Pulmonary function test measurements and other data were obtained from the chart. The mean and standard deviations were calculated for continuous variables. The independent t-test and Kruskal-Wallis test were performed for numerical covariate and univariate analyses. The paired t-test was used for the analyses of data before and after exercise. Results: A total of 24 male patients were included in the study; 12 of which were anemic. The oxygen content was decreased in the anemic group (15.22 ± 1.28 vs 15.07 ± 1.22) after exercise, but it was not significant. In the non-anemic group, no oxygen content decrease was observed after exercise (18.83 ± 1.41 vs 18.9 ± 1.37). Interestingly, the Spo2, but not Sao2, was significantly lower after exercise in anemic patients with COPD (93.46% ± 5.06% vs 88.20% ± 6.35% before and after exercise, respectively). Conclusions: Anemia does not cause more prominent hypoxemia after exercise in patients with COPD. However, the recorded Spo2 levels were significantly lower after exercise in the anemic patients with COPD.


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