The Effects of Different Vibration Exercises on COPD Patients

Prior treatment

• Underwent lower limb-related surgery within the past year or is in the recovery period post-surgery.

Other illness

• Contraindications to vibration therapy: pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases (with a pacemaker or stent), intervertebral disc diseases, tendinitis, arthritis, hernia, presence of tumors, orthopedic or trauma-related conditions, epilepsy, history of deep vein thrombosis, patients with internal implants.
• Inability to undergo training or walk due to physical factors, such as being bedridden for an extended period, relying on a ventilator for an extended period, prone to dizziness, central nervous system disorders, etc.
• Currently diagnosed with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment.

Other

• Engages in regular physical activity, exercising at least 3 times a week for over 30 minutes, with a Borg Scale rating of 3 for breathlessness after exercise.
• The interval since the last pulmonary rehabilitation is less than three months.
• Participation in other research studies.

• Age ≥ 40.
• Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the criteria established by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
• Disease Severity: FEV1 \< 50% or COPD patients who have used systemic corticosteroids due to an acute exacerbation of COPD within the past year and are currently in a stable condition.
• Willingness to participate in vibration exercise intervention and ability to comply with the study activities, including signing the informed consent form.
• Clear consciousness, normal cognitive function, and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese for understanding experimental procedures and relevant instructions.