Exercise testing to evaluate muscle strength/endurance and pulmonary rehabilitation

Rik Gosselink (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2015 – PG18 Advanced respiratory and cardiovascular testing
Session: PG18 Advanced respiratory and cardiovascular testing
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 152

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