The importance of self-pacing during 6MWT

P. Klijn, T. van Keimpema (Hilversum, Netherlands)

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: 4117
Disease area: Airway diseases

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