Reproducibility of quadriceps strength measurements in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

S. Harrison, C. Sandland, L. Houchen, M. Menon, S. Singh, S. Singh, M. Steiner (Leicester, Coventry, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Outcomes in chronic lung disease: assessing the value of interventions – physical activity, strength and exercise
Disease area: Airway diseases

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