Effects of Long-Term Aerobic Exercise Program in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Nalbant O., Nur H., Ogus C., Toraman N. F.

TURKIYE FIZIKSEL TIP VE REHABILITASYON DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, vol.57, no.1, pp.8-13, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tftr.57.02
  • Journal Name: TURKIYE FIZIKSEL TIP VE REHABILITASYON DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.8-13
  • Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, aerobic exercise, pulmonary function, PERIPHERAL MUSCLE WEAKNESS, OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION, RANDOMIZED-TRIAL, OLDER-ADULTS, COPD, MANAGEMENT, INTENSITY, ENDURANCE, CAPACITY, STRENGTH
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a 6-month period of aerobic training in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).