Slow Chest Compression on Dynamic Hyperinflation, Dyspnea and Peripheral Muscle Deoxygenation in Patients With COPD

"During the SCC, the patient will remain in the sitting position; a bimanual slow compression on his/her upper chest will be performed always by the same evaluator, who will stand behind the patient. This compression will be done only in the expiratory phase, during one minute, in all respiratory cycles, respecting the chest mobility of each patient.~A standardized verbal command will be given: Exhale all the air."

"The patient will remain seated at rest for one minute after the 6MST. A standardized verbal command will be given: Exhale all the air."