%0 Journal Article
%T Effect of upper limb, lower limb and combined training on health-related quality of life in COPD
%A Subin
%A Rao Vaishali
%A Prem V
%A Sahoo
%J Lung India
%D 2010
%I Medknow Publications
%X Objectives: To study the effect of unsupported upper limb and lower limb exercise training and their combined influence on the exercise performance and health-related quality of life in COPD patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients were randomly assigned to one of the three groups, through block randomization. Of the three groups, group A received upper limb training, group B received lower limb training, and group C received both upper and lower limb training. Patients in group A, B, and C underwent exercise training five times a week for four weeks. The outcome measures used in the study were unsupported upper limb endurance test (UULEX), Six-Minute Walk Test (6-MWT), and a Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed with analysis of variance, Wilcoxon scale, and a Kruskal Wallis one way ANOVA test, and a P value of .05 was used in the study. Conclusion: The combined upper limb and lower limb training group showed a significant improvement in the exercise performance and health-related quality of life.
%K Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
%K health-related quality of life
%K lower limb training
%K upper limb training
%U http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2010;volume=27;issue=1;spage=4;epage=7;aulast=Rao