Publications by authors named "Matteo Tarasconi"
Article Synopsis
- Normal-weight individuals with asthma often engage in less physical activity, and this study aimed to assess the impact of a pulmonary rehabilitation program on their daily activity levels.
- The feasibility study involved 17 participants wearing accelerometers to measure their steps and activity time before and after the program, with usable data from 16 participants ultimately analyzed.
- Results showed a modest increase in daily steps and a slight decrease in activity time post-rehabilitation, while also noting improvements in quality of life, muscle strength, and exercise capacity.
Background: Few data are available on the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on risk of fall in over 80 individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We investigated the effectiveness of PR on the risk of fall in older as compared to younger than 80 individuals.
Methods: Parallel-group retrospective exploratory study of individuals undergone in-hospital PR.