Does the 6-minute walk test elicit maximal exercise responses in people following lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer?

V. Cavalheri, S. Jenkins, N. Cecins, K. Gain, K. Hill (Perth, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Physiotherapy and physical activity in respiratory conditions
Session: Physiotherapy and physical activity in respiratory conditions
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4289

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