Effects of respiratory muscle training on strength and heart rate variability in myotonic dystrophy patients

G. Fregonezi, T. L. Araujo, I. G. Azevedo, F. G. Severino, F. A. Lavezzo Dias, S. S. Bruno, E. Silva, V. Resqueti (Natal, Piracicaba, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Respiratory muscles and breathing: assessment and training
Session: Respiratory muscles and breathing: assessment and training
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4894
Disease area: Airway diseases

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