The act of breathing depends on coordinated activity of the respiratory muscles to generate
subatmospheric pressure. This action is compromised by disease states affecting …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the
management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American …

Abstract 31P MRS offers a unique view of muscle metabolism in vivo, but correct
quantification is important. Inter‐study correlation of estimates of [Pi] and [phosphocreatine …

Rationale: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has demonstrated physiological, symptom-
reducing, psychosocial, and health economic benefits for patients with chronic respiratory …

Pulmonary function tests permit accurate, reproducible assessment of the functional state of
the respiratory system. It is worth emphasizing that pulmonary function tests do not diagnose …

The effects of exercise training after lung transplantation have not been studied in a
randomized controlled trial so far. We investigated whether 3 months of supervised training …

Lung transplantation is an established treatment for patients with end-stage lung disease. It
has been observed that despite near-normal lung function, exercise intolerance and …

Background Sufficient physical activity is important for solid organ transplant recipients
(heart, lung, liver, kidney). However, recipients do not meet the recommended amount or …

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves exercise tolerance, reduces symptoms and
improves quality of life (QOL) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Background Sarcopenia, a known component of frailty, defined by diminished cross-
sectional area of the psoas muscles, is associated with poor outcomes after a range of …