The aim of this study was to investigate the level of sensorimotor function impairment according to disease stage in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and to determine whether functional differences exist between individuals with COPD and healthy controls.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
95
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubet University
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. The scale evaluates various cognitive domains, such as executive functions, visuospatial skills, attention, memory, language, abstraction, and orientation. The total score was calculated out of 30 points.
Time frame: Enrollment
Pain Pressure Threshold and Tolerance
Pain threshold and pain tolerance were assessed using a digital pressure algometer (J-Tech Commander algometer, Preston Co., USA). Two measurements were taken from each site, and the mean value was used in the analysis.
Time frame: Enrollment
Muscle Quality Index
Muscle quality was assessed using the Muscle Quality Index, calculated based on the duration of the 5-repetition sit-to-stand test, body weight, and leg length.
Time frame: Enrollment
Lower Extremity Coordination Test
Lower extremity coordination was assessed using the Lower Extremity Coordination Test, performed as a heel-to-toe tapping task. The test is repeated three times over a 20-second period, and the best result is used in the analysis.
Time frame: Enrollment
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