Introduction: The Nijmegen questionnaire (NQ) has previously been used for screening the
hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) in asthmatics. However, no validity study has been …

The BODE index is frequently used to assess functional capacity in patients with COPD. The
aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of interval-load training (ILT) to improve …

Introduction The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) is the most commonly used screening
tool for self-efficacy. Its validity has not been reported for asthma patients. Aim Report the …

PURPOSE: Dyspnea is the main limiting symptom in COPD patients during their activities of
daily living. Diaphragmatic breathing contributes in the reduction of the energy cost of …

Introduction: Despite the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines for asthma management,
the prevalence of uncontrolled asthma in Greece remains high and factors associated …

Introduction The Nijmegen Questionnaire (NQ) is the most commonly used screening tool
for hyperventilation. The validity of the NQ has not been reported for Greek asthma out-patients…

Background and Objectives: According to recent physiotherapy recommendations (WHO,
WCPT, 2020) for patients with COVID-19, after discharge from an ICU, they are expected to …

Introduction: Covid-19 causes significant physical and mental symptoms. People with Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are particularly susceptible to exacerbations of …

Background: Early youth is decisive for the adoption of opinions concerning the physical
activity which contributes to the decrease of death risk due to chronic diseases. Aim: To …

Background Early youth is decisive for the adoption of opinions concerning the physical activity
which contributes to the decrease of death risk due to chronic diseases. Aim To examine …