Weakness in lower leg muscles in patients with COPD

M. Rousseau-Gagnon, V. Coats, P. Gagnon, F. Maltais, L. Bouyer, D. Saey (Quebec, Canada)

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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M. Rousseau-Gagnon, V. Coats, P. Gagnon, F. Maltais, L. Bouyer, D. Saey (Quebec, Canada). Weakness in lower leg muscles in patients with COPD. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 4073

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