Benefits of Upper-Extremity Strength Workout on Muscle and Fat-Free Mass Through Home-Based Lung Rehabilitation in Copd Patients

Abstract

COPD patients not only experience respiratory problems but can have fatigue, physical limitations and reduced overall quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation is the main non-pharmacological solution after pharmacological treatment based on COPD grouping. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the benefits of weight lifting strength training twice a week for 4 weeks for COPD patients using home-based pulmonary rehabilitation. It can be done independently by the patient, is easy to do anywhere and at any time and is free of cost. This can be one of the home-based pulmonary rehabilitation options that can be implemented in the future.

Keywords

• copd
• upper-extremity strength workout
• home-based pulmonary rehabilitation
• muscle mass
• fat free mass