Encouraged six minute walking test reflects 'maximal' sustainable exercise performance in COPD patients

A. Casas, J. Vilaró, R. Rabinovich, A. F. Mayer, J. L. Valera, E. Bertoni, J. A. Barberà, R. Rodriguez-Roisin, J. Roca (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Exercise and rehabilitation in patients with COPD
Session: Exercise and rehabilitation in patients with COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1812
Disease area: Airway diseases

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