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Clinical Pilates Programme on People With COPD Gold A: a Rehabilitation Nursing Approach.

Sponsor: University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Summary

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a Clinical Pilates-based exercise programme on chest mobility, lung function, motor performance, physical activity levels, sleep quality and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in individuals with Gold A COPD. Based on our research question, 'What is the effect of a Clinical Pilates programme on thoracic mobility, pulmonary function, motor performance, physical activity levels, sleep quality, and HRQoL in people with Gold A COPD?', we propose the following research hypotheses: H1: The Clinical Pilates programme contributed to improved thoracic mobility in people with Gold A COPD. H2: The Clinical Pilates programme contributed to improved lung function in people with Gold A COPD. H3: The Clinical Pilates programme positively influences the motor performance of people with Gold A COPD. H4: The Clinical Pilates programme positively influences the physical activity levels of people with COPD Gold A. H5: The Clinical Pilates programme positively influences the sleep quality of people with COPD Gold A. H6: The Clinical Pilates programme contributes to improving the HRQoL levels of people with COPD Gold A.

Official title: Effect of a Clinical Pilates Programme on Individuals With Gold A COPD on Lung Function, Motor Performance, Chest Mobility, Sleep and Physical Activity, and Health-related Quality of Life: an Interactive Approach Between Rehabilitation Nursing and Sports Sciences.

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