Effect of Taichi and treadmill exercise on quadriceps strength in patients with COPD

F. Wang, B. T. He, Z. Qiu, Y. M. Luo, M. I. Polkey (Guangzhou, China; London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –The latest insights in pulmonary rehabilitation (part 1)
Session: The latest insights in pulmonary rehabilitation (part 1)
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2217
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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