| Exercise training and pulmonary rehabilitation: new insights and remaining challenges. | |
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PMID: 20956162 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pulmonary rehabilitation is now regarded as an evidence-based treatment for symptomatic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It has been shown to enhance exercise tolerance, improve symptoms and health-related quality of life, and reduce exacerbations in patients with recurrent exacerbations. In this article we review the mechanisms through which exercise training results in beneficial effects. We also review three challenges that currently remain: 1) the fine tuning of exercise training and multidisciplinary programmes; 2) the timing of rehabilitation; and 3) efforts to enhance the accessibility and adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. Further research is needed in order to apply the now well-established principles of pulmonary rehabilitation to unusual patient populations, or patient populations that are unlikely to participate in conventional outpatient programmes. |
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Authors:
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T Troosters; R Gosselink; W Janssens; M Decramer |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society Volume: 19 ISSN: 1600-0617 ISO Abbreviation: Eur Respir Rev Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-19 Completed Date: 2011-01-31 Revised Date: 2012-01-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9111391 Medline TA: Eur Respir Rev Country: Denmark |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 24-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dept of Rehabilitation Sciences and Respiratory Rehabilitation and Respiratory Division, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium. Thierry.Troosters@med.kuleuven.be |
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Breathing Exercises* Exercise Therapy* Humans Motor Activity Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / physiopathology, rehabilitation*, therapy* |
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