If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, you probably have shortness of breath during physical exertion. Regular exercise may seem intimidating, but it’s actually ...
August 28, 2009 — The benefits of exercises to strengthen muscles in the upper arms, shoulders, and chest of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) extend beyond the upper ...
A new study offers encouraging news for older adults with chronic respiratory conditions who may struggle to access traditional gym-based rehabilitation programs. Researchers found that pulmonary ...
The results show that walking deteriorates as the disease progresses and also reveal significant differences compared to people who do not have COPD This research is part of the European Mobilise-D ...
Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Walking for 30 minutes each day can lower your risk of heart disease and ...
Gait training is a form of physical therapy that helps improve your walking ability. It may involve exercises for balance, strength, and coordination. This may be helpful for older adults who have ...