Effects of different exercise modalities on pulmonary function in older patients with sarcopenia:A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
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- The study evaluates the effects of different exercise training modalities on pulmonary function in older sarcopenic patients.
- Aerobic training alone did not significantly enhance pulmonary function.
- Resistance training improved FEV₁/FVC but not FVC, FEV₁, or MIP.
- Combined training (aerobic plus resistance) significantly improved FVC, FEV₁, and MIP.
- Combined training provided additional benefits for FVC, FEV₁, and FEV₁/FVC compared to aerobic controls.
- The effects on FEV₁ were consistent across reference conditions, while FEV₁/FVC effects were reference-dependent.
- Subgroup analysis by COPD status showed no significant differences for most outcomes.
- Combined training yields more comprehensive and significant pulmonary function benefits than standalone aerobic or resistance training.