Comparison between five reference equations for the 6 minute walk test in healthy brazilian men

L. Chiavegato, A. Negreiros, M. Moraes, R. Bernardes, R. Padula (São Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Exercise and physiotherapy in non-COPD conditions and in the assessment of healthy subjects
Session: Exercise and physiotherapy in non-COPD conditions and in the assessment of healthy subjects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1331
Disease area: Airway diseases

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