Effect of use of immunosuppressive drugs in peripheral and respiratory muscle strength in patients undergoing kidney transplantation

L. Chiavegato, A. P. Pereira, J. Sagin Pinto, L. Azevedo, A. Lunardi (São 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: 1349

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