COPD and exercise.
Optimal function and symptom control are primary management objectives for persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Exercise plays an important role in meeting these challenging treatment goals. This article presents factors that limit endurance for persons with COPD, broad exercise goals, elements of appropriate exercise prescription, and various options that lead to successful outcomes.
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Seton Medical Center, Daly City, California, CA 94015, USA.
D005080:Exercise Test; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010807:Physical Endurance; D016896:Treatment Outcome