Comparison of Effects of Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Exercise on Dyspnea, Pulmonary Function and Health Status in COPD Patients.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of concentric and eccentric resistance exercise on Dyspnea , Pulmonary fuction and Health status in COPD patients. Method: Forty male and female COPD patients were randomly assigned into two groups, were trained for the intervention and then the intervention was performed by them. Dyspnea, Pulmonary function and Health Status score were measured pre and post. Results: Eccentric resistance exercise shows marked improvement in dyspnea, pulmonary function & overall health status of COPD subject. Conclusion: : Eccentric resistance exercise can be prescribed to COPD patient as it provides safe mode of exercise to COPD patient with less or no exertional dyspnea & it also improves health status and pulmonary function of the patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]