The 6-minute walk distance cannot be accurately assessed at home in people with COPD

A. Holland, T. Rasekaba, J. Fiore, A. Burge, A. Lee (Melbourne, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - The best posters on physical inactivity, muscle dysfunction and exercise intolerance
Session: The best posters on physical inactivity, muscle dysfunction and exercise intolerance
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4771
Disease area: Airway diseases

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