Combining inspiratory muscle training and upper limb exercises. Does it improve outcomes in COPD patients?

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Title:	Combining inspiratory muscle training and upper limb exercises. Does it improve outcomes in COPD patients?
Authors:	Sciriha, Anabel Moore, Kathie Montefort, Stephen
Keywords:	Lungs -- Diseases, Obstructive Lungs -- Diseases, Obstructive -- Treatment Breathing exercises
Issue Date:	2009
Publisher:	Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care
Citation:	Sciriha, A., Moore, K., & Montefort, S. (2009). Combining inspiratory muscle training and upper limb exercises. Does it improve outcomes in COPD patients? Journal of ACPRC, 41, 22-28.
Abstract:	This study aimed to determine if a combination of upper limb exercises with IMT have added effects in dyspnoea management, ADL’s, respiratory strength and upper limb endurance, when compared to IMT only and a control group. Outcome measures pre and post treatment included lung function tests, 6-minute walk distance, dyspnoea score and Activities of Daily Living Scale. Statistically significant changes resulted in both exercise groups but this change was more pronounced in the combination group. In this study combining upper limb and inspiratory muscle training shows trends towards positive effects.
URI:	https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/23147
Appears in Collections:	Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed

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