Published regression equations underestimate 6 minute walk distance (6MWD) for healthy Australians aged 45-85 years

S. Jenkins, N. Cecins, B. Camarri, C. Williams, P. Thompson, P. Eastwood (Perth, WA, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Pulmonary rehabilitation for non-COPD and severe COPD; field exercise testing
Session: Pulmonary rehabilitation for non-COPD and severe COPD; field exercise testing
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4116
Disease area: Airway diseases

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