Baduanjin Exercise for Patients With GOLD 2-3 Stable COPD on Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Baduanjin Exercise for Patients With GOLD 2-3 Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease with a very high morbidity and mortality rate. When the lung function drops lower and lower, patients will bear great affliction physically and mentally. How to improve the quality of life in patients with COPD is a hot topic in the study of COPD now. Baduanjin, as one of the traditional Chinese qigong exercises, has the features of generous stretch, soft consistency, dynamic but static, which is an appropriate movement pattern for COPD patients.

To investigate the efficacy of Baduanjin exercise for patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on phase II~III. A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial was designed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged from 40 to 80 years
• Diagnosed with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Phase II~III

Exclusion Criteria:

• The condition was serious or movement restrained by other diseases
• In the acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Participants who have contraindications to exercise training
• Patients who have other serious acute, chronic organic disease or mental disorders