Handgrip strength according to gender and COPD severity

L. Caram, R. Ferrari, C. Naves, M. Ambrozi, S. Tanno, A. Bertani, L. Coelho, I. Godoy (Botucatu, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Challenges in rehabilitation: some old dilemmas revisited with some solutions?
Session: Challenges in rehabilitation: some old dilemmas revisited with some solutions?
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3655
Disease area: Airway diseases

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