Role of Muscle Strength in Balance Assessment and Treatment in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Purpose: The purpose of this review is to examine the role of muscle strength in the assessment and management of balance problems among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our specific aims are to (1) synthesize the literature on the role of muscle strength in balance control among older adults; (2) provide an overview of what is known about these relationships in people with COPD; and (3) describe clinical …