Neuromuscular electrical stimulation can improve whole-body exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with COPD: a randomized and controlled study

L. M. Napolis, S. Dal Corso, A. C. Gimenes, A. L. Albuquerque, D. S. Villaca, C. R. Nogueira, M. R. Ribeiro, J. A. Neder, L. E. Nery (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Organisation and programmes in pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Organisation and programmes in pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1729
Disease area: Airway diseases

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