Does Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Training Improve Symptoms and Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Abstract

Unsupported upper limb training for patients COPD improves upper limb exercise capacity, but has no additional effect on symptoms or quality of life, as compared with leg training alone. This type of upper limb training may not adequately address the complex interaction between respiratory mechanics and upper limb function.