The effects of upper limb exercise training on upper limb muscle strength in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background: Upper limb (UL) muscle dysfunction is a common extrapulmonary manifestation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). UL muscle dysfunction is associated with muscle weakness, dyspnea, and exercise intolerance. Although upper limb exercise training (ULET) is typically incorporated...

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Main Authors: Christos Karagiannis, Christos Savva, Vasileios Korakakis, George Ploutarchou, Tonia Adamide, Andreas Georgiou, Theodoros Xanthos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-05-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666231170813