Influence of muscle mass and function and healthy status on six-minute walk distance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

F. F. Sanchez, M. M. Faganello, V. Z. Dourado, S. E. Tanni, S. A. Vale, N. R. Pelegrino, I. Godoy (Botucatu, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Pulmonary rehabilitation: mechanisms of action
Session: Pulmonary rehabilitation: mechanisms of action
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4596
Disease area: Airway diseases

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