Hand grip strength in patients engaged in pulmonary rehabilitation program during COPD exacerbation

O. Ozyemisci-Taskiran, Z. Erden, N. Kokturk, G. Kaymak Karatas (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Exacerbations and severe chronic respiratory disease: oxygen, rehabilitation, admission to hospital and palliative care
Disease area: Airway diseases

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O. Ozyemisci-Taskiran, Z. Erden, N. Kokturk, G. Kaymak Karatas (Ankara, Turkey). Hand grip strength in patients engaged in pulmonary rehabilitation program during COPD exacerbation. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 1247

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