The major limitation to exercise performance in COPD is inadequate energy supply to the respiratory and locomotor muscles vs. lower limb muscle dysfunction vs. dynamic hyperinflation. Measurements, estimates, interpretations, myths.
Jones
Norman L
NL
McMaster University.
D017079:Exercise Tolerance / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000502:physiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010101:Oxygen Consumption / Q000502:physiology; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology; D012132:Respiratory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*