Is the 6 minute walk test expressed as percent predicted of normal a useful tool for evaluating COPD patients participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation programme?

M. R. Owen, M. L. Heatley, S. J. Foster, G. A. Afolabi (North Shields, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Physiotherapy in assessment measurement and management of acute and chronic respiratory disorders
Disease area: Airway diseases

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