Skeletal muscle dysfunction leads to reduction in activity in patients with COPD. As an
essential part of the management of COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) alleviates …

Baduan** exercise is a traditional Chinese health Qigong routine created by an ancient
physician for health promotion. Its mild-to-moderate exercise intensity is suitable for …

Background: Among discharged COVID-19 patients, the health-related quality of life is poor,
and patients suffer from significant physical and psychological impairment. This study was …

Purpose The present study compared the effects of eccentric cycling (ECC) and
conventional concentric cycling (CONC) training on muscle function, body composition …

Background The effectiveness of meditative movement (tai chi, yoga, and qigong) on COPD
remained unclear. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the …

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Chinese traditional exercise
such as t'ai chi and qigong (TCQ) on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

A profound remodeling of the diaphragm and vastus lateralis (VL) occurs in patients with
moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this mini-review, we …

Simple Summary Exercise is the cornerstone of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs.
Although all exercise has concentric (CONC, where the muscle groups shorten to produce …

In recent years, frailty has attracted increasing attention from clinicians and health care
workers. The influence of frailty on the elderly, especially those with chronic diseases of the …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory
disease that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Exercise training confers …