Feasibility of an isokinetic quadriceps muscle endurance protocol in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

L. P. M. Op het Veld, A. W. Vaes, L. G. M. Fransen, E. F. M. Wouters, M. A. Spruit (Horn, Maastricht, Netherlands)

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: 1718
Disease area: Airway diseases

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