Efficiency a new parameter of physical fitness of patients in 6-minutes-walk-test

W. Marek, E. M. Marek, Y. Friz, W. Pohl, P. Vogel, K. Mueckenhoff, N. Kotschy-Lang (Bochum, , Falkenstein, Germany)

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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