Effects of Whole body vibration in chest Wall kinematics, respiratory strength and quality of life in elderly: A controlled randomized trial

M. Pessoa, R. De Sa, H. Muniz, T. Rocha, S. Campos, D. Brandao, A. Dornelas de Andrade (Recife, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Various issues in clinical respiratory physiology
Session: Various issues in clinical respiratory physiology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3981
Disease area: Airway diseases

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M. Pessoa, R. De Sa, H. Muniz, T. Rocha, S. Campos, D. Brandao, A. Dornelas de Andrade (Recife, Brazil). Effects of Whole body vibration in chest Wall kinematics, respiratory strength and quality of life in elderly: A controlled randomized trial. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 3981

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