Gohar, G., Rahmy, A., Akl, Y., Abdel Aziz, A. (2022). Ventilatory Response To Upper Versus Lower Limbs Exercises In Males With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.. South Valley University International Journal of Physical Therapy and Sciences, 4(1), 38-58. doi: 10.21608/svupts.2022.284027
Gohar Gohar; Awny Foud Rahmy; Yousry Mohammed Akl; Akram Abdel Aziz. "Ventilatory Response To Upper Versus Lower Limbs Exercises In Males With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.". South Valley University International Journal of Physical Therapy and Sciences, 4, 1, 2022, 38-58. doi: 10.21608/svupts.2022.284027
Gohar, G., Rahmy, A., Akl, Y., Abdel Aziz, A. (2022). 'Ventilatory Response To Upper Versus Lower Limbs Exercises In Males With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.', South Valley University International Journal of Physical Therapy and Sciences, 4(1), pp. 38-58. doi: 10.21608/svupts.2022.284027
Gohar, G., Rahmy, A., Akl, Y., Abdel Aziz, A. Ventilatory Response To Upper Versus Lower Limbs Exercises In Males With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.. South Valley University International Journal of Physical Therapy and Sciences, 2022; 4(1): 38-58. doi: 10.21608/svupts.2022.284027
Ventilatory Response To Upper Versus Lower Limbs Exercises In Males With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
1Department of P.T. for Cardiovascular/respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of physical Therapy, Cairo Univ. (Egypt).
2Prof. of P.T for Cardiovascular/respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics.
3Professor of chest diseases, Faculty of medicine.
4Assis. Prof. of Cardiovascular/respiratory Disorders and Geriatrics. Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo Univ.
Receive Date: 17 June 2022,
Revise Date: 20 July 2022,
Accept Date: 12 August 2022
Abstract
Objective: This study was conducted to compare between the ventilatory response to upper versus lower limb exercises in males with COPD. Material and methods: Thirty male patients with mild to moderate degree of COPD participated in the study, Their age ranged from 40 to 60 years .They were divided into two equal groups ; group (A) performed upper limb exercise plus receiving medical treatment, while Group (B) performed lower limb exercise program plus receiving medical treatment. The study lasted 6 weeks. Ventilatory functions were measured pre and post study for both groups. Results: Statistically, there was significant improvement in measured values (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, and MVV) of the lower limbs exercise group in contrast to those of the upper limbs group < br />Conclusion: It is recommended to encourage the COPD patients to participate in lower limb exercise program to improve their ventilatory functions.
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