Associations between isometric and dynamic quadriceps measures with functional capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

K. Bui (Quebec City, Canada), S. Mathur (Toronto, Canada), N. Maia (Toronto, Canada), P. Camp (Vancouver, Canada), G. Dechman (Dalhousie, Canada), F. Maltais (Quebec City, Canada), D. Saey (Quebec City, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2018 – What’s new in lung function and exercise assessment in COPD?
Session: What’s new in lung function and exercise assessment in COPD?
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3344
Disease area: Airway diseases

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