The effects of exercise training as a treatment component of obstructive sleep apnea in diverse patient groups : current understanding and focus areas

Abstract

It has been established that exercise is an essential component of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment. However, despite ongoing research and important findings reported in the last decade,1–17 the effects of exercise on patients with OSA remain insufficiently understood. It is not fully clear whether certain subgroups would benefit more from exercise therapy than others, and whether certain types of exercise would be more beneficial than others.