Upper and lower limbs muscle in patients with COPD: Similar muscle efficiency but differences in resistance to fatigue

E. Foschini Miranda, C. Malaguti, P. Marchetti, S. Dal Corso (São Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Rehabilitation, outcome measures and effects
Session: Rehabilitation, outcome measures and effects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1256
Disease area: Airway diseases

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