Upper limb strength and lung function as determinants of upper limb work capacity in COPD

J. Alison, P. Bye, Z. McKeough (Sydney, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Outcomes and assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Session: Outcomes and assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4392
Disease area: Airway diseases

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J. Alison, P. Bye, Z. McKeough (Sydney, Australia). Upper limb strength and lung function as determinants of upper limb work capacity in COPD. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: Suppl. 56, 4392

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