Targeting the muscles in pulmonary rehabilitation

T. Troosters (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - COPD: a systemic disease affecting the muscles
Session: COPD: a systemic disease affecting the muscles
Session type: Symposium
Number: 4786
Disease area: Airway diseases

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