Sensation of leg effort at rest is related to lower peripheral muscle strength in patients with COPD

G. Leemans, K.M.H. Ides, L. De Backer, H. Vaerenberg, K. De Soomer, D. Vissers, W. De Backer (Wilrijk, Edegem, Merksem, Belgium)

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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G. Leemans, K.M.H. Ides, L. De Backer, H. Vaerenberg, K. De Soomer, D. Vissers, W. De Backer (Wilrijk, Edegem, Merksem, Belgium). Sensation of leg effort at rest is related to lower peripheral muscle strength in patients with COPD. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: Suppl. 56, 4156

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