Exercise limitations and training for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Exercise has much to offer to cystic fibrosis patients. Overcoming the limits of decreased pulmonary function by increasing fitness has a considerable potential to improve patients' quality of life; decreased breathlessness allows greater mobility and participation with peers in social and sporting activities, improves confidence and self-esteem and creates a greater pleasure in life for the individual patient. There are also immediate therapeutic gains and potentially long-term gains with improved survival. Above all, cystic fibrosis patients enjoy and prefer exercise as a therapeutic option to most other forms of therapy.
Moorcroft
A J
AJ
Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital, UK.
Dodd
M E
ME
Webb
A K
AK
D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D017079:Exercise Tolerance; D006801:Humans; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012649:Self Concept