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(Chest. 1947;13:602-608.)
© 1947 American College of Chest Physicians

Work Capacity: Its Role in the Treatment of Tuberculosis

BENJAMIN L. BROCK M.D., F.C.C.P.1 and BERNARD D. DAITZ M.S.P.H.2

1 Clinical Director, Veterans Administration Hospital, Oteen, N. C.
2 Executive Director, Medical Rehabilitation Service, Veterans Administration Hospital, Oteen, N. C.

The concept of work capacity as applied in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis has been reviewed in the light of several recent studies of deconditioning phenomena. The question has been raised as to whether prescribed and carefully graded exercises may be effective in minimizing physical deconditioning of tuberculous patients if employed prior to ambulation. The need for more objective criteria for evaluating work capacity is suggested and a work capacity program outlined.

It is the hope of the authors that the views presented here will stimulate further study of these problems.






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