Optimal intensity and type of lower limb aerobic training for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of RCTs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower limb aerobic exercise is the core component of pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. The optimal intensity and type (e.g., interval or continuous) of exercise training remains to be determined.

Objectives

We aimed to evaluate the optimal intensities and types of lower limb aerobic exercise in patients with COPD.

Design

Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Data sources and methods

The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for relevant data. The interventions were classified according to their intensity and type as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), high-intensity continuous training (HICT), mo

SUBMITTER: Qiao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907633 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature