Interval versus continuous training in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- a systematic review

Abstract

Interval and continuous training modalities did not differ in their effect on measures of exercise capacity or health-related quality of life. Interval training may be considered as an alternative to continuous training in patients with varying degrees of COPD severity.

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MedicineCOPDConfidence intervalQuality of life (healthcare)Physical therapyInterval trainingPulmonary diseaseContinuous trainingInternal medicine

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Year: 2009
Type: review
Volume: 65
Issue: 2
Pages: 157-164
Citations: 200
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                                    Marla Beauchamp, 
                                
                                    Masato Nonoyama, 
                                
                                    Roger Goldstein
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2009). 
                            Interval versus continuous training in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- a systematic review. 
                            Thorax
                            , 65
                            (2)
                            , 157-164.
                            https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2009.123000
                        

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DOI: 10.1136/thx.2009.123000