Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impacts millions of people worldwide, and respiratory therapists are no strangers to this lifelong disease. Directing exercises is central in the treatment of these patients — but with a disease that affects each person differently, how can an exercise plan be determined? This infographic provides a glimpse into what these exercise plans often entail.
Exercises for COPD
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Editor’s note: this post was originally published on February 13, 2017 and updated on May 13, 2019.