Validation of isometric quadriceps muscle strength testing and relationship with functional capacity in 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: 3345
Disease area: Airway diseases

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