Mean (SD) patient data
| Group A (n = 10) | Group B (n = 11) | Group C (n = 21) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M:F | 9:1 | 3:8 | 10:11 |
| FEV1 (l) | 1.01 (0.36) (35 (4)% pred) | 0.79 (0.21) (34 (4)% pred) | 0.80 (0.18) (35 (8)% pred) |
| FVC (l) | 2.92 (0.55) (81 (20)% pred) | 2.0 (0.80) (68 (14)% pred) | 2.06 (0.90) (68 (20)% pred) |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 34 (6) | 40 (10) | 45 (17) |
| Borg score (at rest) | 1.3 (0.9) | 1.6 (1.0) | 1.9 (1.1) |
| Age (years) | 63.7 (5.5) | 66.3 (5.0) | 69 (6.6) |
| Weight (kg) | 69.7 (12.6) | 68.0 (11.6) | 70.8 (15.1) |
FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC = forced vital capacity.
Group A performed the protocol development and comparison of treadmill and shuttle endurance walks, group B performed the repeatability limb, and group C performed the intervention limb.