Simple quadriceps strength measurement in COPD using a fixed dynamometer. Determination of the minimal important difference after a pulmonary rehabilitation program.

T. Vaidya (Poitiers, France), M. Beaumont (Morlaix, France), C. De Bisschop (Poitiers, France), L. Bazerque (Angers, France), C. Le Blanc (Nantes, France), A. Vincent (Nantes, France), H. Ouksel (Angers, France), A. Chambellan (Nantes, France)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Let’s interact and discuss the hot topics in pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Let’s interact and discuss the hot topics in pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2052
Disease area: Airway diseases

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