Publications by authors named "C Burtin"
Background: Occupational drivers are exposed to a wide range of risk factors, including sedentary behavior and physical inactivity, which can contribute to various chronic diseases. However, exercise interventions are likely to alleviate the negative associations and reduce chronic disease risks. This systematic review aimed to inventorize research studies investigating the effects of physical activity and exercise interventions on health outcomes in occupational drivers, and to assess interventions that have demonstrated effectiveness on health outcomes in occupational drivers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Uncertainty exists about the beneficial effects of delivering pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) during exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (ECOPD). This study explored the short-term effects and self-reported impact of a home-based PR programme for people with outpatient-managed ECOPD.
Methods: We conducted a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial in people with outpatient-managed ECOPD.
Alternative Modes of Delivery in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Critical Appraisal of the Literature.
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev
November 2024
Purpose: This review presents an overview of the safety and efficacy of alternative modes of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Review Methods: We identified recently published systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and guidelines, as well as relevant studies, exploring the safety and effectiveness of community-based PR, home-based PR, telerehabilitation, and web-based rehabilitation in people with COPD. A narrative summary of the main findings is presented.
Article Synopsis
- - The study explores the effects of different exercise training methods—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)—on extra-pulmonary symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as their impact on cognitive and muscle function compared to healthy controls.
- - Conducted as a multi-center, randomized controlled trial, the research involves two phases: the first examines the immediate effects of a 12-week HIIT vs. MICT regimen, while the second phase tracks the long-term impact on cognitive decline and inflammation over 24 months.
- - Key outcomes include improvements in cognitive function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscle strength, with additional assessments of neuroinflammation
Article Synopsis
- COPD leads to muscle dysfunction, which may be linked to the spatial relationship between satellite cells and capillaries in muscle tissue.
- A study compared muscle biopsies from 18 COPD patients and 18 healthy older adults, assessing muscle fiber types, satellite cell numbers, and capillary proximity.
- Results showed COPD patients had more type II muscle fibers, reduced capillarisation, and greater distances between satellite cells and capillaries, potentially impacting satellite cell function in COPD.