Efficiency, a new parameter for the estimation of physical fitness of elderly using the 6-minutes-walk-test

W. Marek, R. Yvonne, E. Marek, K. Mückenhoff, P. Vogel, N. Kotschy-Lang (Bochum, Falkenstein, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Assessment of functional status
Session: Assessment of functional status
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2883
Disease area: Airway diseases

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