The Use of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation for Strength Training of the Quadriceps Muscle
The Use of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation for Strength Training of the Quadriceps Muscle
We intend to use repetitive magnetic stimulation to the quadriceps muscle to try to improve
 strength and improve the metabolic function of the muscle.
Quadriceps strength is reduced in COPD. Increasing quadriceps strength is one of the goals of
 pulmonary rehabilitation yet some patients with severe COPD are unable to exercise with
 sufficient intensity, due to breathlessness, to achieve a true training benefit.

 Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the femoral nerve has been shown to improve
 quadriceps muscle strength, muscle mass, and performance in patients with severe COPD.
 Magnetic stimulation may be preferred because it offers the opportunity to train the whole
 muscle and because it is painless. In this pilot study we are investigating whether
 repetitive magnetic stimulation camn increase the strength of the quadriceps muscle and
 whether it confers any change in structure or metabolism of the muscle itself.
Inclusion Criteria:

 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

 Exclusion Criteria:

 Aspirin therapy Cardiac Pacemaker

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