Journal article
Measurement of Peripheral Muscle Strength in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract
PURPOSE: Reduced maximal, peripheral muscle strength is associated with exercise intolerance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Therefore, it is important to accurately evaluate muscle strength to identify patients with muscle weakness and to prescribe adequate loads for resistance training. The objective here was to systematically identify and summarize the literature on measurement of peripheral muscle strength in …
Authors
Robles PG; Mathur S; Janaudis-Fereira T; Dolmage TE; Goldstein RS; Brooks D
Journal
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 11–24
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.1097/hcr.0b013e3181ebf302
ISSN
1932-7501