Reliability of the 6 minute walking test (6MWT) in generalised myasthenia gravis

G. Fregonezi, V. Resqueti, T. Lucena Araujo, A. Dornelas de Andrade, M. E. Dourado Junior (Natal, Recife, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Physiotherapy aspects in cystic fibrosis and functional assessment
Session: Physiotherapy aspects in cystic fibrosis and functional assessment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2319

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