title: Effect of 12-month rehabilitation with low loading program on chronic respiratory disease.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of 12-month rehabilitation with low loading program on chronic respiratory disease. [Subjects and Methods] Twelve patients with chronic respiratory disease participated in this study, in which the effect of long-term rehabilitation for 12 months was assessed. Nine patients had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, two had asthma, and one had interstitial pneumonia. In all patients, symptoms, lower-extremity strength, walking distance, activities of daily living, and quality of life were investigated to examine the effect of respiratory rehabilitation. [Results] After 12 months, the isometric knee extension strength and weight-bearing index both showed a significant increase. [Conclusion] The findings of this study suggested that improvement in lower-limb muscle strength can be achieved through long-term intervention, and indicated the validity of repetitive standing and walking exercises.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation, Jobu Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Japan.
authors.forename: Yasuhiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Endo
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan.
authors.forename: Kunio
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dobashi
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation, Jobu Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Japan; Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan.
authors.forename: Daisuke
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Uga
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation, Jobu Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Japan; Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan.
authors.forename: Daigo
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kato
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan.
authors.forename: Rie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nakazawa
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan.
authors.forename: Masaaki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sakamoto
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Medicine, Jobu Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Japan.
authors.forename: Makoto
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fueki
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Medicine, Jobu Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Japan.
authors.forename: Sohei
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Makino
keywords: Effect of intervention; Long-term intervention; Respiratory rehabilitation