Effects of creative dance on functional capacity, pulmonary function, balance, and cognition in COPD patients: A randomized controlled trial

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the main causes of high mortality and morbidity, a common, preventable, and treatable disorder characterized by progressive and irreversible airflow obstruction and has systemic effects other than respiratory system involvement. Pathophysiological changes in the respiratory system may cause decrease in pulmonary function, peripheral and respiratory muscle strengths, and functional capacity.1,2 Recent studies have explored decline of cognitive functions and balance highlighted these findings as extrapulmonary features for chronic lung diseases.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research