Functional Strength Training and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Severe Acute Exacerbations of COPD

Stopped The anticipated intervention could not be delivered due to low admission time

Conditions

• Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Acute Exacerbation of COPD

Interventions

• OTHER: Functional strength training
• DEVICE: NMES
• DRUG: Daily medical treatment (e.g., oxygen, medrol, duovent, azitromycine)
• OTHER: Routine physiotherapy

Sponsor

Hasselt University