The Differences of Muscle Activity Between Patients With COPD and Healthy Adults

Comparing Activity of Accessory Inspiratory Muscles and Upper Limb Muscles During Performing Activities of Daily Living Between Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Healthy Adults

The purpose of this study attempts to investigate the differences and relationships of respiratory parameters, muscle activity, and dyspnea during ADL between patients with COPD and age-matched healthy participants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 40 years or older
• With the clinical diagnosis of COPD

Exclusion Criteria:

• With the clinical diagnosis of asthma or cancer
• With cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and neurological diseases limiting physical activities in daily life
• In the unstable medical state
• MMSE under 25
• Barthel index score under 61