Effects of a new walking aid on 6MWD in COPD patients

A. W. Vaes, J. Annegarn, K. Meijer, M. W. Cuijpers, F. M. E. Franssen, J. Wiechert, E. F. M. Wouters, M. A. Spruit (Horn, Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Skeletal muscle weakness in COPD: physical (in)activity and biological markers
Session: Skeletal muscle weakness in COPD: physical (in)activity and biological markers
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 209
Disease area: Airway diseases

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