Walking speed and muscle strength are determinants of physical activity level (PAL) – A cross-sectional study in COPD

M. Andersson, F. Slinde, A.M. Grönberg, U. Svantesson, C. Janson, M. Emtner (Uppsala, Gothenburg, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Outcomes and assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Session: Outcomes and assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4391
Disease area: Airway diseases

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