Effects of respiratory muscle stretching on thoracoabdominal mechanics, functional capacity and dyspnea in COPD patients

J. Wada, E. Borges-Santos, R. A. Silva, D. C. Porras, D. Paisani, C. M. Silva, A. Cukier, R. Stelmach, A. C. Lunardi, C. R. F. Carvalho (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Best posters in chronic care
Session: Best posters in chronic care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3662
Disease area: Airway diseases

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