Is NMES effective at maintaining peripheral muscle strength during hospitalisation for an acute exacerbation of COPD? A pilot study

R. Collier, J. Burdon, O. Revitt, M. Morgan, M. Steiner, S. Singh (Leicester, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - New treatment and outcome measures for pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: New treatment and outcome measures for pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1707
Disease area: Airway diseases

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