Background. COPD is a global concern. Currently, several sets of guidelines, statements and
strategies to managing COPD exist around the world. Methods. The Czech Pneumological …

Although respiratory muscle functions can influence swimming performance, respiratory muscle
training (RMT) is not routinely used for improving fin-swimmers performance. The aim of …

It has been documented that the hierarchical character of microstructure produced by laser
powder bed fusion (L-PBF) is the key to superior mechanical properties. Especially important …

Treatment of COPD should reflect the complexity and heterogeneity of the disease and be
tailored to individual patients. Major goals of COPD treatment are symptom reduction and …

Objective It is well recognized that the most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Different treatment possibilities …

Background: Obesity and overweight are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation
and are associated with balance disorders. Objective: To assess the postural stability in a …

Objective: Pulmonary rehabilitation is mainly focused on exercise training and breathing
retraining in children with asthma. Conversely, balance training is not usually recommended for …

A considerable number of patients with COVID-19 suffer from respiratory problems in the
post-acute phase of the disease (the second–third month after disease onset). Individual …

Background To prevent the risk of stair descent falls and associated injuries in the older adults,
it is important to understand the factors that affect this frequent locomotion of daily living. …

OBJECTIVE: Postural control is a complex skill based on the interaction of dynamic
sensorimotor processes. This study assessed the effect of lateral perturbations on postural re-…