Inspiratory but not quadriceps muscle strength correlates with 6 minutes walking distance in the elderly

C. Jones, W. Boongwang, R. Kongsui, K. Saenplerm, P. Pongsuwan, S. Toomtiang, F. Promsigeaw, S. Sankeaw, G. Promdee (Muang, Thailand)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Multicomponent management in pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Multicomponent management in pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1894
Disease area: Airway diseases

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C. Jones, W. Boongwang, R. Kongsui, K. Saenplerm, P. Pongsuwan, S. Toomtiang, F. Promsigeaw, S. Sankeaw, G. Promdee (Muang, Thailand). Inspiratory but not quadriceps muscle strength correlates with 6 minutes walking distance in the elderly. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 1894

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