Effect of endurance versus resistance training on quadriceps muscle dysfunction in COPD: a pilot study

Ulrik Winning Iepsen, Gregers Munch, Mette Rugbjerg, Morten Zacho, Stefan P. Mortensen, Niels H. Secher, Bente Klarlund Pedersen, Ylva Hellsten, Peter Lange, Pia Thaning

International Journal of COPD · 2016 · 48 citations · 38 references

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Abstract

Although both ET and RT improve symptoms and exercise capacity, ET induces a more oxidative quadriceps muscle phenotype, counteracting muscle dysfunction in COPD.

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