Performance of the 4 meter gait speed test (4MGS) compared to the 6 meters walk test (6MW) in lung pathology

P. Rioseco Saavedra (Talcahuano, Chile), M. Rubilar (Talcahuano, Chile), L. Adriazola (Talcahuano, Chile), R. Garcia (Talcahuano, Chile), N. Rodríguez (Talcahuano, Chile)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Session: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4140
Disease area: Airway diseases

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