Article

The aim of this article was to review the evidence for using exercise
programs to improve pulmonary function and fitness in children with cystic
fibrosis (CF). METHOD: Electronic databases - Medline, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, AMED,
EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched with
terms 'CF' and keywords related to 'exercise'. These papers were analysed for
study quality, participant details, exercise intervention details, and outcomes
on pulmonary function and fitness components. RESULTS: Only four randomized
controlled trials (RCTs) met the eligibility criteria for review. These detailed
exercise interventions cover short- and long-term duration. Modalities consisted
of aerobic, strength, and anaerobic interventions. Severity of CF ranged from
mild to severe. Significant improvement in pulmonary function was seen from
short-term in-hospital aerobic or strength interventions. Significant strength
gains were seen from strength training interventions. Aerobic fitness was shown
to improve with short-term aerobic training. CONCLUSIONS: There is some evidence
to support that both aerobic and strength training can impact positively on
pulmonary function, aerobic fitness, and strength. More RCTs in this area would
be welcomed. There is potential for future research into designing exercise programs for children with CF using a combination of modalities.

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