[Restoration of the physical working capacity in the patients presenting with bronchial asthma and excessive body weight at the stage of therapy. A new medical technology].

The proposed technology of rehabilitative treatment of the patients presenting with bronchial asthma and excessive body weight is based on the selective approach and physical rehabilitation programs adapted to the specific requirements of individual patients. It is shown that the dosed high-intensity physical exercises with the use of ergo-training simulators make up a safe and efficacious tool for the treatment of overweight asthmatic patients.

[Kinesitherapy of patients with bronchial asthma and excessive body weight at the early stage of rehabilitation treatment].

Patients with bronchial asthma and excessive body weight were treated with the use graduated physical exercise at the early stage of remedial treatment. The study has demonstrated clinical efficiency of kinesitherapy with the use of ergo-training devices in the course of physical rehabilitation. A course of remedial gymnastics in accordance with a specially developed program promoted exercise tolerance of the patients and eliminated factors limiting functional capacity of the cardiorespiratory system.