Objective physical activity level is associated with rectus femoris muscle echo-intensity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - PubMed
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doi: 10.1111/crj.13528. Online ahead of print. 1 Division of Rehabilitation, Akita University Hospital, Akita City, Japan. 2 Department of Rehabilitation, Akita City Hospital, Akita City, Japan. 3 Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima City, Japan. 4 Geriatric Health Facility Nikoniko-en, Akita City, Japan. doi: 10.1111/crj.13528.
Conclusion: The present study showed that PA level was associated with RF-EI in patients with COPD. In addition, RF-CSA was associated with knee extensor force. When assessing skeletal muscle using ultrasonography in patients with COPD, we should also assess EI.