Enhancing muscle function after exacerbations of COPD to limit their impact on physical activity decline. KU Leuven
Lung attacks (exacerbations, AE) mark the progress of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). They lead to loss skeletal muscle function. After lung attacks patients have prolonged reductions in physical activity (PA) leading to comorbidity. Exercise training, aimed at enhancing skeletal muscle function, through dedicated resistance training reverses this process. Outpatient programs are unfortunately not accessible for most patients ...