Recently added articles from Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal:
Musings while taking a walk ...(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2009; ... As I took a walk around campus the other day, I began musing .... Why am I walking? ..to prevent heart disease ... to lose weight ... to prevent a stroke ... to prevent Alzheimer's ... to warm up (why is my office 62[degrees] in the summertime?) ... to enjoy the nice weather???? Probably ...
Inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the state of the evidence.(Systematic Review)(Report)
Sep 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 4% to 6% of the population. (1) It is a major cause of morbidity throughout the world, and the fourth leading cause of death within the United States. (2) Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the disease entities ...
Improved health-related quality of life after lung volume reduction surgery and pulmonary rehabilitation.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is estimated that it will be the third leading cause of mortality in the United States by 2020. (1) It is the only leading cause of death with ...
Regression analysis for prediction: understanding the process.(Research Corner)(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION Graded, maximal exercise tests that directly measure maximum oxygen consumption (V[O.sub.2]max) are impractical in most physical therapy clinics because they require expensive equipment and personnel trained to administer the tests. Performing these tests in the ...
Addressing cardiovascular risk as part of physical therapist practice- what about practice recommendations for physical therapists?(Clinical Commentary)(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION Physical therapists routinely make decisions as to the intensity and type of exercise or physical activity they prescribe as part of a plan of care. Exercise is an important component of an evidence based treatment for many conditions treated in physical therapy ...