The effects of upper limb exercise training on upper limb muscle strength in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Upper limb (UL) muscle dysfunction is a common extrapulmonary manifestation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). UL muscle dysfunction is associated with muscle weakness, dyspnea, and exercise intolerance. Although upper limb exercise training (ULET) is typically incorporated in pulmonary rehabilitation programs, its effects on UL muscle strength remains unclear.

Objectives

The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of ULET, in UL muscle strength of people with COPD.

Design

This is systematic review and meta-analysis study.

Data sources and methods

Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) Protocols 2020 guidelines were used for this study. PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL Plus and

SUBMITTER: Karagiannis C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10184263 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature