Study of abdominals muscles during slow vital capacity maneuver in COPD patients by surface electromyography (EMG)

C. F. Amorim, N. Serrao, Jr., L. J. Amorim, C. Santos, S. Nacif, L. V. F. Oliveira (Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Assessment and outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Assessment and outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1590
Disease area: Airway diseases

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