Minimal important difference of quadriceps femoris muscle strength after high-intensity exercise training in patients with COPD: Preliminary results

A. Quessada, A. G. Nellessen, G. W. Bisca, J. V. Silva, T. Longo, A. Rodrigues, L. Donaria, K. C. Furlanetto, T. Sant'Anna, N. A. Hernandes, F. Pitta (Londrina, Brazil)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Physical activity, exercise and physiotherapy in patients with COPD
Session: Physical activity, exercise and physiotherapy in patients with COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1286
Disease area: Airway diseases

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