Publications by authors named "R Vesters"
Background: This pilot study was conducted to evaluate the design and effects of a physiotherapeutic exercise programme on exercise capacity, muscle strength and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure.
Methods: Eighteen patients with chronic heart failure were randomly assigned to either a training group (n=9) participating in a physiotherapeutic exercise programme or a regular care control group (n=9). At baseline and after three months patients underwent a maximal bicycle test, a six-minute walk test, a respiratory test, three muscle strength tests and a number of questionnaires pertaining to quality of life.