A. Schols (Maastricht, The Netherlands), N. Ambrosino (Gussago, Italy)
Maximal and submaximal exercise tests in the evaluation of 8 weeks of inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD
M. A. Akkermans, E. C. Creutzberg, P. P. Janssen, E. F. M. Wouters (Horn, Maastricht, The Netherlands)
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Voluntary phasic activation-relaxation of expiratory muscles improves exercise endurance in patients with diaphragm dysfunction
L. Appendini, T. Nidasio, F. D‘ Abrosca, A. Barison, P. Sacco, A. Patessio, C. F. Donner (Veruno, Italy)
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The influence of selected sociodemographic parameters on the results of 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
R. Nowobilski, F. Vigorito, E. Kiraga, L. Adamek, C. Sommella, G. Di Spirito, M. Riccardo, E. Nizankowska-Mogilnicka, S. Martufi, A. Szczeklik (Cracow, Poland; Naples, Italy)
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Low level of physical activity in COPD: assessment by pedometer
B. Blok, de, M. Greef, de, N. Voogd, de, K. Postema, J. Wempe (Groningen, The Netherlands)
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Cardiopulmonary responses in the elderly during inspiratory muscle loading
C. Jones, P. Pongsuwan, W. Khrisanapant, W. Boonsawat (Muang, Thailand)
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Study of abdominals muscles during slow vital capacity maneuver in COPD patients by surface electromyography (EMG)
C. F. Amorim, N. Serrao, Jr., L. J. Amorim, C. Santos, S. Nacif, L. V. F. Oliveira (Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil)
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Heliox and alveolar oxygenation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a multicentre, randomised, crossover study
E. Laude, N. Duffy, M. Campbell, R. Lawson, P. Calverley, P. Jones (Sheffield, Liverpool, London, United Kingdom)
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Pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients: a 3-year experience
J. C. Glerant, F. Honvoh, C. Aron, O. Leleu, S. Ribadeau Dumas, J. P. Pawlicki (Berck Sur Mer, Abbeville, Amiens, France)
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Length and clinical efficacy of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in COPD outpatients
G. Rossi, M. Romagnoli, G. Cirelli, L. Totaro, D. Righi, D. Lugli, E. M. Clini (Pavullo, Italy)
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Improvement of 6-minutes walking test (6MWT) and pulmonary functional status after an inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP) in moderate-severe and severe COPD patients
V. Cardaci, S. Di Toro, L. Mugnaini, L. Ferri (Rome, Italy)
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Strength training alone or combined with low intensity endurance training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
V. Z. Dourado, L. C. O. Antunes, S. E. Tanni, R. S. Gonçalves, I. Godoy (Botucatu, Brazil)
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Two versus three months rehabilitation with the same number of sessions in patients with moderate to severe COPD: analysis of the results
I. Archinucci, M. Biagini, R. Scala, M. Nucci, P. Baldi, M. Naldi (Arezzo, Italy)
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Do seasonal variations influence the outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation?
S. J. Singh, L. Sewell, J. E. Williams, N. Vandenbrouck, M. D. Morgan (Leicester, United Kingdom)
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Impact of pulmonary rehabilitation: can we identify good responders?
S. M. Revill, D. Reynolds, M. J. Ward (Sutton-in-Asfield, United Kingdom)
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Does respiratory limitation during during baseline exercise testing predict changes in exercise performance of COPD patients completing pulmonary rehabilitation?
J. Breit, C. McCusker, M. L. Connors, E. Normandin, B. Lahiri, R. ZuWallack (Farmington, Hartford, United States Of America)
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Responsiveness of HAD scores to pulmonary rehabilitation: does marital status make a difference?
S. M. Revill, D. Reynolds, M. J. Ward (Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom)
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Maintenance after pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD: a randomised trial. Preliminary results
J. J. Abbink, A. L. Bruinings, I. van Braak, L. N. Willems (Leiden, The Netherlands)
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E-Health services for home monitoring and rehabilitation in COPD patients (preliminary report with 6 months follow up)
T. A. Vontetsianos, P. G. Giovas, A. N. Rigopoulou, G. M. Mpirmpa, P. A. Giaboudakis, T. M. Katsaras, S. K. Contos (Athens, Greece; New Haven, United States Of America)
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Effects of TH9507, a growth hormone releasing factor (GRF) analog, on functional performance in patients with COPD
F. Maltais, D. E. O‘Donnell, A. M. W. J. Schols, P. Hernandez, J. M. Tellier, B. Lussier, S. Allas, T. Abribat, L. Vachon (Maastricht, The Netherlands; Québec, Kingston, Halifax, Montreal, Canada)
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