Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) imposes a substantial burden on individuals
with the disease, which can include a range of symptoms (breathlessness, cough, sputum …

Background. Mobility limitations are common following stroke and frequently lead to poor
participation in physical activity (PA). Purpose. The purpose of this study was to describe PA …

Background The relationship between physical activity, disease severity, health status and
prognosis in patients with COPD has not been systematically assessed. Our aim was to …

Background Frailty is common in seniors and is characterized by diminished physiological
reserves and increased vulnerability to stressors. Frailty can change the prognosis and …

Physical inactivity is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
compared with age-matched healthy individuals or patients with other chronic diseases …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death
worldwide. COPD, however, is a heterogeneous collection of diseases with differing causes …

Rationale: Little is known about the role of physical activity in the course of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives: To assess changes in physical activity in …

Reduced physical activity is an important feature of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD). Various activity monitors are available but their validity is poorly established. The …

Purpose This study compared the effects of inpatient-based rehabilitation program of
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using non-immersive virtual …