Effects of diaphragm release manual technique on diaphragm mobility, chest Wall kinematics and functional exercise capacity of COPD patients

T. Rocha, H. Muniz, D. Drandao, S. Campos, A. Aliverti, A. Dornelas de Andrade (Recife, Brazil; Milano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Exercise, physiotherapy techniques and assessment in COPD
Session: Exercise, physiotherapy techniques and assessment in COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3165
Disease area: Airway diseases

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