Background The magnitude of response to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is influenced by
the selection of outcomes and measures. Objectives This systematic review aimed to review …

Background The impact of manual therapy interventions on the autonomic nervous system
have been largely assessed, but with heterogeneous findings regarding the direction of …

The benefits of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in patients with COPD were reported.
However, its effects are limited in severe COPD patients. Further researches are required in …

Background Clinical trials have demonstrated positive correlation between pulmonary
function and chest wall expansion in COPD. Decrease in chest wall expansion in patients …

Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a global health concern. Mind–
body exercises like Tai Chi and Yoga are suggested as non-pharmacological interventions …

Background and objective In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accessory
respiratory muscles are recruited as a compensatory adaptation to changes in respiratory …

Although the COVID-19 pandemic affects predominantly the respiratory function,
epidemiological studies show that multiple systems can be affected. The severe …

Background Coexistence of chest wall hypomobility and lung hyperinflation compromises
respiratory muscle function and respiratory efficiency in people with severe chronic …

Purpose Manual therapy (MT) has been proposed in pulmonary rehabilitation programmes
for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but an updated systematic …

Abstract Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an increasingly
prevalent respiratory disease that impacts on daily living. In addition to difficulty breathing …