Skeletal muscle mass predicts strength but not endurance in upper and lower limbs in patients with COPD

F. M. E. Franssen, H. R. Gosker, P. R. Heuts, F. Ellens, E. F. M. Wouters, A. M. W. J. Schols (Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Modalities of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Modalities of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1341
Disease area: Airway diseases

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