Respiratory function, functional capacity, and physical activity in patients with scleroderma

N. Vardar-Yagli, M. Saglam, E. Calik, H. Arikan, D. Inal-Ince, S. Savci, O. Ozalp, A. Akdogan, M. Yokusoglu (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Assessment of physical activity, exercise, muscle function and clinical characteristics as outcomes in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Disease area: Airway diseases, Interstitial lung diseases

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