An adaptation of Chester step test for use in patients with COPD

S. Dal Corso, C. H. Silva de Andrade, A. Alves de Camargo, C. Malaguti (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Rehabilitation, outcome measures and effects
Session: Rehabilitation, outcome measures and effects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1260
Disease area: Airway diseases

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