Why the study?
Does cardiopulmonary rehabilitative exercise training improve physiological adaptations and functional capacity in individuals with congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Population
Individuals with congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports rehabilitative training in CHF and COPD; leaves open optimal dosing and adherence for prospective trials.
Does cardiopulmonary rehabilitative exercise training improve physiological adaptations and functional capacity in individuals with congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise tolerance and quality of life in CHF and COPD patients through peripheral muscular adaptations and reduced lactic acidosis, independent of disease severity.
Vogiatzis et al. (2013) studied this question.
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