Cardiorespiratory disease
Clinical practice guidelines
Physical therapist clinical practice guideline for the management of individuals with heart failure.
Phys Ther. 2020 Jan 23;100(1):14-43. Shoemaker MJ, Dias KJ, Lefebvre KM, Heick JD, Collins SM. Background: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), in conjunction with the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of APTA, have commissioned the…
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Exercise
Effects of upper limb resistance exercise on aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and quality of life in COPD patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Clin Rehabil. 2018 Dec;32(12):1636-1644. Silva CMDSE, Gomes Neto M, Saquetto MB, Conceição CSD, Souza-Machado A. Purpose: To evaluate the effects of upper limb resistance exercise on the functional capacity, muscle function, and quality of life…
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Exercise
Eccentric exercise in adults with cardiorespiratory disease: A systematic review.
Clin Rehabil. 2015 Dec;29(12):1178-97. Ellis R, Shields N, Lim K, Dodd KJ. Purpose: To determine if eccentric exercise is effective, tolerable and safe for adults with chronic cardiorespiratory disease. Conclusion: Eccentric exercise is beneficial and…
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