Six minute walk test in obese children and adolescents

M. Simoes Ferreira, R. Teixeira Mendes, M. A. G. de O Ribeiro, J. D. Ribeiro (Campinas, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Rehabilitation, outcome measures and effects
Session: Rehabilitation, outcome measures and effects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1259
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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