High-intensity knee extensor training restores skeletal muscle function in COPD patients

Eivind Brønstad, Øivind Rognmo, Arnt Erik Tjonna, Hans Henrich Dedichen, Idar Kirkeby-Garstad, Asta K. Håberg, Charlotte Bjørk Ingul, Ulrik Wisløff, Sigurd Steinshamn

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 1130-1136
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Airway diseases

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