ERS2009
Chair's Introduction
Professor Wisia Wedzicha
Professor of Respiratory Medicine, UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK
A brief introduction to emphasise that COPD treatment is not just about lung function, but importantly also about physical capacity as a strong predictor of clinical outcomes.
Physical activity in COPD
Dr Nicholas Hopkinson
Senior Lecturer and Hon. Consultant Chest Physician, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK
This presentation addresses the important role of physical activity in COPD, with emphasis on muscle-wasting processes and clinical outcomes.
Exercise, education and what extra?
Professor Sally Singh
Head of Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
Presentation on the beneficial effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on physical capacity, and strategies to improve this treatment for COPD patients.
Beyond exercise: new evidence for specific nutritional supplementation in COPD
Professor Annemie Schols
Professor of Nutrition and Metabolism in Chronic Diseases, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
A highlight of the important role of nutrition in physical rehabilitation of COPD patients. An overview of supporting evidence on nutritional supplements implemented in exercise and education programmes.
