Gentle exercise with leg cuffs may offer a new path to rehab for COPD patients

This trial tests whether low-intensity body weight exercises combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) are safe and acceptable for people with COPD. Participants perform simple moves like sit-to-stand and knee raises at home, wearing inflatable cuffs on their thighs. The study focuses on feasibility, not yet on whether the approach improves breathing or fitness.