Patients were all diagnosed to be COPD according to GOLD criteria,
Conditions
Interventions
Patients in the control group were asked to continue with their usual physical activities during the study period.,Patients in the training group were instructed to carry out the modified arm swing ex
No Intervention Other,Experimental Other
Sponsors
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Post-bronchodilator of FEV1/FVC < 70% -Post-bronchodilator of FEV1 ≥ 30% of predicted value -Non regular exercise (< 3 times/week and < 30 min/day)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Other respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchiectasis -Acute exacerbation within 2 months before starting the study -Congestive heart failure, angina pectoris and third degree A-V block -Presence of orthopedic or neuromuscular conditions interfering with the ability to perform MASE such as herniated disc, lumbar stenosis and muscle weakness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exercise capacity pre and post exercise training Assessment of distance walked over 6 minutes | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary function pre and post exercise training Lung volumes, flow rates and respiratory muscle strength | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactOrathai Tunkamnerdthai
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed