Intracortical facilitation is reduced in patients with COPD

N. S. Hopkinson, T. Sharshar, E. Ross, M. Dayer, S. Jonville, J. Moxham, M. Polkey (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - The respiratory muscle pump: current concepts
Session: The respiratory muscle pump: current concepts
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3607
Disease area: Airway diseases

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