Effect of Exercise on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Stable Patients in Community
- VernacularTitle:慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者的社区运动康复
- Author:
Wen ZHANG
;
Wenhua CHEN
;
Xianqiao JIN
;
Qin CHEN
;
Rong YANG
;
Zhengqing GE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, exercise, community, traditional rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(11):1062-1064
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of exercise training on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stable patients in community. MethodsTraditional Chinese exercise prescription was given to 20 COPD patients. They were assessed with 6-minute walk distance (6MWD), the Borg scale and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) before and after the training. ResultsThe Borg scales dropped from (4.45±2.04) to (3.15±2.13) （P＜0.05）. 6MWD increased from (370.32±74.48) m to (403.75±76.15) m （P＜0.05）. SGRQ scores also showed statistical significant difference （P＜0.05）. ConclusionExercise training can improve the tolerance and decrease dyspnea in COPD patients in stable stage. It also can improve the quality of life.
