Is the whole body vibration able to improve functional capacity in patients with COPD? A meta-analysis

Armele Dornelas de Andrade (Recife, Brazil), Adriane Cardim, Sóstynis Albuquerque, Maira Pessoa, Jasiel Frutuoso, Patricia Marinho, Armele Dornelas de Andrade

Source: International Congress 2015 – Rehabilitation, exercise, hospitalisation and COPD
Session: Rehabilitation, exercise, hospitalisation and COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3300
Disease area: Airway diseases

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