To start this off I would like to say that I am a Respiratory Therapist, working toward Physician Assistant, currently finishing my Bachelor Degree, in my degree I have to present a thesis. In which I want to focus on the muscle body connection on chronic hypoxemia and the muscular response I am a listener to the barbell medicine podcast and am wondering if there is any an help, to direct my toward any research toward helping me, I am a bit lost. I know that there has been a mention of a study that has been mentioned about reducing COPD exacerbation during strength training, I have not been able to find this study, I would love to know how to find this study as it would be a great help. Also, any other would be greatly appreciated, I also am open to an discussion about this topic, new perspectives are always needed. Thank you for your time.
I’m not sure what specific reference you are looking for. Here are a few papers I cited for a recent newsletter piece on COPD.
- Gea et al. Pathophysiology of muscle dysfunction in COPD. J Appl Physiol 2013; 114:1222.
- Donaldson et al. Muscle function in COPD: a complex interplay. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2012; 7:523.
- Couillard et al. From muscle disuse to myopathy in COPD: potential contribution of oxidative stress. Eur Respir J 2005; 26:703.
- Swallow et al. Quadriceps strength predicts mortality in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thorax 2007; 62:115.
- Vonbank et al. Strength training increases maximum working capacity in patients with COPD–randomized clinical trial comparing three training modalities. Respir Med 2012; 106:557.
- Troosters et al. Resistance training prevents deterioration in quadriceps muscle function during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2010; 181:1072.
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