Modifying Exercise for the COPD Patient
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Arthritis, Arthritis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases, Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 99 |
| Updated: | 8/24/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 2012 |
| End Date: | May 2014 |
Modifying Exercise for the COPD Patient With Arthritic Limitations to Improve Compliance in a Pulmonary Rehab Program
This study will test whether using the Biodex BioStep Semi Recumbent Elliptical for the
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with arthritic limitations will improve
participation in a pulmonary rehab program compared to the Nustep elliptical. The main
outcome of participation will be measured by the number of exercise sessions the patient is
able to complete during their pulmonary rehabilitation program. In addition, distance walked
in six minutes, dyspnea score, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) score, Pain Scale Index
score, and finally, the Dartmouth Quality of Life index (DQL) will be assessed in both
groups. It is believed that the new machine will provide better overall outcomes compared to
the traditional machine.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with arthritic limitations will improve
participation in a pulmonary rehab program compared to the Nustep elliptical. The main
outcome of participation will be measured by the number of exercise sessions the patient is
able to complete during their pulmonary rehabilitation program. In addition, distance walked
in six minutes, dyspnea score, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) score, Pain Scale Index
score, and finally, the Dartmouth Quality of Life index (DQL) will be assessed in both
groups. It is believed that the new machine will provide better overall outcomes compared to
the traditional machine.
A Prospective cohort study of 25 COPD patients with osteoarthritis undergoing an exercise
plan in a pulmonary rehab program. Patient pain level, clinical outcomes, and ultimately,
quality of life outcomes will be assessed in order to assess whether future compliance for
COPD arthritic patients will occur in an exercise rehabilitation program.
plan in a pulmonary rehab program. Patient pain level, clinical outcomes, and ultimately,
quality of life outcomes will be assessed in order to assess whether future compliance for
COPD arthritic patients will occur in an exercise rehabilitation program.
Inclusion Criteria:
- COPD Patient
- Osteoarthritic limitations in upper or lower extremities, or spine
- Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)1 less than 70%
- Forced Expiratory Volume/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV/FVC) ratio less than 70%
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis
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