Is a double 6-minute walk test (6MWT) required as part of the routine assessment of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in COPD patients?

S. Wingart, N. Lehbert, B. Krämer, V. Huber, S. Fuchs, M. Wittmann, D. Jelusic, M. Schuler, K. Schultz (Bad Reichenhall, Würzburg, Germany)

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: 1293
Disease area: Airway diseases

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