Effects of Aquatic Physical Training Program on Cardiorespiratory Variables in Patients With COPD

Effects of Aquatic Physical Training Program on Cardiorespiratory Variables in Patients With COPD

We have as hypothesis that the aquatic aerobic physical training program can help promote beneficial adaptations on the cardiovascular, respiratory and systemic inflammation variables, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (pulmonary emphysema).

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• aquatic aerobic physical training program
• beneficial adaptations

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• cardiovascular
• respiratory
• systemic inflammation
• functional capacity
• quality of life

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of COPD ( GOLD I / II / III / IV rating )
• Clinically stable
• Low level of physical activity , according to the IPAQ ( International Physical Activity Questionnaire )
• Absence of exacerbation in the last three months
• Do not participate in a regular exercise program in the past six months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Endocrine Disorders
• Chronic renal failure
• Liver Diseases
• Other lung diseases or inflammatory diseases associated
• Cardiac
• Use of drugs that prevented physical performance
• Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular changes that make it impossible to run experimental protocols
• Dermatological disorders ( cutaneous fistulas , infected wounds , ringworm skin , varicose ulcers )
• Hypersensitivity to the product used for the treatment of pool water
• Rabies