Prescribing and Monitoring Exercise Intensity in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Review

Abstract

This review intends to explore the impact of various levels of exercise intensity on physiological performance in a group of participants undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. Specifically, this study aims to determine prescribing and monitoring exercise intensity in pulmonary rehabilitation. Although numerous studies have emerged in the past decade revealing the advantages of different aerobic exercise for pulmonary rehabilitation, this review has examined the nature of exercise training as part of a pulmonary rehabilitation programme in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This review will allow for greater confidence in any observed treatment effects, and will also provide novel information related to physiological and quality of life outcomes in patients with pulmonary disease. Information gained from this review is believed to allow for more individualised and appropriate exercise prescription for pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, as well as promote greater consistency and clarity related to the psychological and social impacts of varying levels of exercise intensity.