Exercise Performance as a Predictor for Balance Impairment in COPD Patients

Exercise Performance as a Predictor for Balance Impairment in COPD Patients

<i>Background and objective:</i> Six-minute walk test (6-MWT) is a widely used test for assessing exercise performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD). However, the association between reduced walking distance and balance impairment in COPD has not been directly investigated. The...

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Main Authors: Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Atikun Limsukon, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Nittaya Phetsuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
balance
falls
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
timed up and go test
exercise
six-minute walk distance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/5/171

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