Is there a relationship between impaired body composition and peripheral muscle weakness? The evaluation of body composition with cross sectional area of quadriceps muscle

D. Kaymaz, N. Turkoglu Selcuk, P. Ergun, F. Sengul, E. Canak (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Rehabilitation: more than just exercise
Session: Rehabilitation: more than just exercise
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 616
Disease area: Airway diseases

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