Longitudinal change in ultrasound measurement of rectus femoris cross-sectional area in COPD Source: International Congress 2016 – Best abstracts in exercise capacity and testing in chronic lung diseases Year: 2016
Rectus femoris cross-sectional area in COPD: are there functionally relevant cut-points? Source: International Congress 2017 – Best abstracts in physical activity and management of COPD Year: 2017
Minimal important difference of quadriceps femoris muscle strength after high-intensity exercise training in patients with COPD: Preliminary results Source: International Congress 2014 – Physical activity, exercise and physiotherapy in patients with COPD Year: 2014
Quadriceps wasting and physical inactivity in patients with COPD Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 1115-1122 Year: 2012
Analysis of different equations to predict quadriceps femoris muscle strength in patients with COPD Source: International Congress 2015 – Respiratory physiotherapy assessment and techniques in COPD and asthma Year: 2015
The efficiency of NMES and endurance exercise training in moderate-severe COPD patients with peripheral muscle loss; the evaluation of cross-sectional area of quadriceps muscle with CT Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Physical activity, exercise regimes and outcomes for chronic respiratory disease Year: 2010
Echographic assessment of diaphgram and rectus femoris in COPD patients before and after a pulmonary rehabilitation program Source: International Congress 2017 – Best abstracts in pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic lung diseases Year: 2017
Validation of isometric quadriceps muscle strength testing and relationship with functional capacity in COPD Source: International Congress 2018 – What’s new in lung function and exercise assessment in COPD? Year: 2018
The assessment of quadriceps muscle strength in patients with COPD: The reliability and difference of adjustable, straight-backed chair and computerized dynamometer results Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Exercise, physiotherapy techniques and assessment in COPD Year: 2013
Structural changes in vastus lateralis and contractile leg fatigue in COPD Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 217s Year: 2004
Electromyography activity of the rectus abdominis, internal oblique, and external oblique muscles during forced expiration in healthy adults Source: International Congress 2015 – Lung function: exploring the boundaries of the respiratory system Year: 2015
Quadriceps strength is not related to inspiratory muscle strength in patients with COPD Source: Eur Respir J 2002; 20: Suppl. 38, 497s Year: 2002
Inspiratory but not quadriceps muscle strength correlates with 6 minutes walking distance in the elderly Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 293s Year: 2004
The timed up and go test and quadriceps strength in COPD Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Early diagnosis and effectiveness of disease management in primary care Year: 2013
A simple measure of quadriceps strength in participants of pulmonary rehabilitation Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Outcomes and predictors of the sucess of pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic respiratory disease Year: 2010
Severe COPD patients exhibit increased muscle proteolysis in their vastus lateralis Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Interaction between respiratory and peripheral muscles Year: 2010
Assessment of different normalization methods for sternocleidomastoid muscle electromyography activity Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Respiratory mechanics, muscles and breathing; functional status measures and coping styles Year: 2008
Maximal quadriceps twitch tension (Tw Q) assessed by magnetic stimulation of the femoral nerve: a non-volitional test of muscle strength? Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 404s Year: 2003
Study of abdominals muscles during slow vital capacity maneuver in COPD patients by surface electromyography (EMG) Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 243s Year: 2004
Reliability of maximal voluntary strength and endurance measurement of the quadriceps with a hand held dynamometer in COPD patients Source: International Congress 2016 – Physiotherapy interventions and assessment options in hospitalised patients Year: 2016