Could step and stepper tests be valid to assessing the exercise and functional capacities in patients with COPD? Results from a systematic review.

R. Vilarinho (Porto, Portugal), C. Caneiras (Lisboa, Portugal), A. Montes (Porto, Portugal)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Tapas of respiratory physiotherapy
Session: Tapas of respiratory physiotherapy
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 2880
Disease area: Airway diseases

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