Clinical impact of the relationship between low bone mineral density and peripheral muscle strength in patients with COPD

G. Leemans, K.M.H. Ides, L. De Backer, H. Vaerenberg, K. De Soomer, D. Vissers, W. De Backer (Wilrijk, Edegem, Merksem, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Mechanics, muscles and movement: aspects of airway mechanics, repiratory muscle assessment and field exercise tests
Disease area: Airway diseases

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