Influence of physical condition in TGlittre performance in individuals with COPD

Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is amulti-systemic disease with repercussions on the functional status of the individual with COPD. In order to assess the functional capacity in individuals with COPD and in particular to measure the results of pulmonary rehabilitation programs, the six minutes walking test (6MWT) has been a widely used test, but the walk reflects only a life daily activity (ADL). For a more representative assessment of functional status, based on a set of activities similar to ADL’s, such as walking, sit-to-stand, up and down stairs and moving objects with their upper limbs, it was developed the AVD Glittre test (TGlittre). Research proves that the TGlittre is a valid and reliable tool for measuring functional status in patients with COPD, with a strong correlation with the distance in 6MWT. However, the correlation with other components of physical condition, as the dynamic balance and strength of upper and lower limbs, is not yet described.