Objective:To explore any effect of combining Liuzijue training with pulmonary rehabilitation training on functional recovery after pulmonary nodule resection.Methods:Sixty patients after pulmonary nodule resection were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 30.Both groups were given pulmonary rehabilitation training, but the observation group also received Liuzijue training for 4 weeks. Before and after the treatment and at follow-up 3 months after the surgery, both groups′ forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) were evaluated. Exercise endurance and somatic functioning were quantified using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and the short physical performance battery (SPPB), respectively. The 36-item short form survey (SF-36) was administered to assess their life quality.Results:After 4 weeks the pulmonary function index, 6-minute walking distance, SPPB scores and SF-36 scores of both groups were significantly improved. Both groups′ improvements had persisted 2 months later. The observation group′s average FVC and FEV1 values, as well as their average scores on some components of the SF-36 instrument were significantly better than the control group′s averages after 4 weeks. After 3 months their average 6MWT distance and SPPB score was also significantly better.Conclusions:Combining Liuzijue training with pulmonary rehabilitation training can significantly improve the pulmonary function of patients after pulmonary nodule resection. It can further improve their exercise endurance, somatic function and life quality. The combination is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Objective:To explore any effect of combining Liuzijue training with pulmonary rehabilitation training on functional recovery after pulmonary nodule resection.Methods:Sixty patients after pulmonary nodule resection were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 30.Both groups were given pulmonary rehabilitation training, but the observation group also received Liuzijue training for 4 weeks. Before and after the treatment and at follow-up 3 months after the surgery, both groups′ forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) were evaluated. Exercise endurance and somatic functioning were quantified using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and the short physical performance battery (SPPB), respectively. The 36-item short form survey (SF-36) was administered to assess their life quality.Results:After 4 weeks the pulmonary function index, 6-minute walking distance, SPPB scores and SF-36 scores of both groups were significantly improved. Both groups′ improvements had persisted 2 months later. The observation group′s average FVC and FEV1 values, as well as their average scores on some components of the SF-36 instrument were significantly better than the control group′s averages after 4 weeks. After 3 months their average 6MWT distance and SPPB score was also significantly better.Conclusions:Combining Liuzijue training with pulmonary rehabilitation training can significantly improve the pulmonary function of patients after pulmonary nodule resection. It can further improve their exercise endurance, somatic function and life quality. The combination is worthy of clinical promotion and application.