A 12 Week Physical Training Programme for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A 12 Week Physical Training Programme for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)-a Comparison of Water Based and Land Based Group Training

The purpose of this study is to determine whether water based or land based group training is more effective for people with COPD.

COPD is a more common diagnosis today compared to 20 years ago, and the group is growing fast. The suffering caused by COPD and the financial cost to society is on the increasing. The principal causes of COPD are smoking and inactivity. So far it is poorly understood wich form of exercise is the most effective in training this condition.

Inclusion Criteria:

• COPD GOLD II
• Not taking part in physical activity during the last year

Exclusion Criteria:

• COPD GOLD I, III, IV
• Pain in the legs that make activity difficult