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Improving Function of Patients with

COPDSarah Demarest, Rachel Flaherty, Ali Hafele, &

Beth NiebuhrBellarmine University

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PICO Question Aerobic interval

exercise compared to strength training

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COPD & Exercise Characteristics

Limited○ Exercise capacity○ Ventilatory

constraints

(http://www.livingwellwithcopd.com/en/what-is-copd.html)

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COPD Training

A) Dyspnea

B) Leg Fatigue

C) Lactate Concentration

(Kortianou, 2013)

Continuous

Interval

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Oxygen Uptake (VO2)

Minute Ventilation (VE)

Continuous

Interval

COPD Training

(Kortianou, 2013)

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Benefits of Interval Training

Peripheral Muscle Increases ms

oxidative capacity Increases cross

sectional area of Type I and IIa fibers

Decreases Type IIb fibers

Limited increase of lactate

Ventilatory• Tolerate high intensity

exercise• Limited increase of

lactate• Prolonged tolerance

to ventilation• Lower perception of

dyspnea (Information provided by: Vogiatzis, 2002; Kortianou, 2013)

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12 Week Exercise Program for Patients with COPD

Initial sessionsFreq: 3-4x/wkMode: 20-30s on/30-40s offIntensity: 80% max work load Duration: 15-20mins

Increasing Intensity5-10% of peak capacityUse 10-point Borg scale- Legs 5-6 - Dyspnea 3-4

Increasing Time- 30-90 mins (including rest)

(Information provided by: Vogiatzis, 2002; Kortianou, 2013)

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Benefits of Interval Training

(Information provided by: Vogiatzis, 2002; Kortianou, 2013)

Interval ° Continuous

1 5 9 13 17 21 25

Training Session

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Clinical Implications: Interval vs. Continuous

Indications:• work related training• improve domestic function• less dyspnea with ADL’s

(Vogiatzis, 2002)

(Voiatzis, 2002)

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Strength Training For COPD Pts

Reasons to Strength Train Muscle atrophy Dyspnea Low tolerance levels De-conditioned

Resistance training is preferred if peripheral muscle atrophy is the main limiting factor over cardiovascular issues

(Information provided by Ortega, 2002; Spruit, 2002)

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Strength Training Results

Increased: FEV1 Power for cycle ergometry QOL Peripheral muscle force Muscle endurance Muscle strength

(Clark, 2000)

(Information provided by: Spruit, 2002; Wright, 2003)

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Benefits of Strength Training

Improved pulmonary function Improved endurance capacity Improved general well-being

(Information provided by: Wright, 2003, Clark, 2000)

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Strength Training in Patients with Mild COPD12 week Training Program:

Patients with mild COPD 2x/week Cycling/walking warm-up and

cool-down 3x10 reps of 8 individual weight

exercises: bench press (triceps) body squat (quadriceps) squat calf (medial and lateral

gastroc; soleus) latissimus (latissimus dorsi) arm curls (biceps) leg press (quadriceps,

hamstrings, gluteals) knee flexion (quadriceps) hamstrings

(Clark, 2000)

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Interval

Training

Strength

Training

10%-20% increase in 6MWT Increased exercise tolerance - Aerobic and anaerobic challenges Increased QoL - Physical function - Health role limits - Emotion role limits - Social function - Mental Health - Energy Levels Increased functional capacity - ADLs Educational Opportunities - Maintenance of function - Current Health

(Kaelin, 2001)

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Conclusion• Patients with COPD have decreased strength and

endurance capacity• Resistance training can allow for strength and endurance

gains• Patients are better able to tolerate interval training

compared to continuous

• The optimal exercise treatment program for patients with COPD is a combination of resistance training and interval training for improving function.

Support for COPD Patients

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