The effectiveness of combined lower limb strengthening and whole-body vibration, compared to strengthening alone, for improving patient-centred outcomes in adults with COPD: A systematic review

The effectiveness of combined lower limb strengthening and whole-body vibration, compared to strengthening alone, for improving patient-centred outcomes in adults with COPD: A systematic review

Background: People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience various impairments, reducing quality of life (QoL). Rehabilitation that does not elicit dyspnoea, such as strength training, is recommended to improve patient outcomes. Objectives: To systematically review evidence for...

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Main Authors: Karina Berner, Susanna C.S. Albertyn, Sujatha Dawnarain, Lauren J. Hendricks, Jodie Johnson, Almorette Landman, Marlette Burger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2020-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Subjects:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
whole-body vibration training
strength training
pulmonary rehabilitation
lower limb muscle strength
quality of life
functional exercise capacity
pulmonary function
Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1412

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