Assessment of thoracoabdominal mechanics in elderly by optoeletronic pletismography: A controled study

A. Lunardi, D. Paisani, C. Marques da Silva, D. Cano, C. Carvalho (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Assessment methods involved in the physiotherapy treatment in different patient populations
Session: Assessment methods involved in the physiotherapy treatment in different patient populations
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1342

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