Physical activity promotes pulmonary recovery after cardiac surgery

M. Jonsson, E. Westerdahl (Örebro, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Physiotherapy and rehabilitative interventions applied to different populations with respiratory impairment

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M. Jonsson, E. Westerdahl (Örebro, Sweden). Physical activity promotes pulmonary recovery after cardiac surgery. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: Suppl. 56, 493

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