Lower limb strength and postural steadiness are related to COPD severity

I. Torres-Sánchez, L. Cerón-Lorente, S. Merlos-Navarro, P. Moreno-Ramírez, A. Martín-Salvador, M. C. Valenza (Granada, Spain)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Physical activity, exercise and physiotherapy in patients with COPD
Session: Physical activity, exercise and physiotherapy in patients with COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1278
Disease area: Airway diseases

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