Physical Activity Profile of Lung Transplant Candidates With Interstitial Lung Disease

PURPOSE: Little is known about physical activity in individuals with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The objectives of this study were (1) to objectively measure physical activity in lung transplant candidates with ILD, (2) to compare levels of physical activity on rehabilitation and nonrehabilitation days, and (3) to explore the relationships between physical activity and functional measures. METHODS: Twenty-four (14 men) lung transplant …