Thoracoabdominal dyssynchrony and it relationship with muscle strength in patients with COPD: Preliminary results

R. Basso, C. Pantoni, E. Regueiro, A. Borghi-Silva, M. Jamami, V. Pires Di Lorenzo, D. Costa (Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Assessment of physical activity, exercise, muscle function and clinical characteristics as outcomes in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Disease area: Airway diseases

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