Preferential lower limb muscle weakness in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Effects on exercise capacity

C. M. Nolan, S. S. C. Kon, J. L. Canavan, S. E. Jones, M. Maddocks, P. Cullinan, T. M. Maher, W. D. C. Man (Harefield, London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session: Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4492
Disease area: Airway diseases, Interstitial lung diseases

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C. M. Nolan, S. S. C. Kon, J. L. Canavan, S. E. Jones, M. Maddocks, P. Cullinan, T. M. Maher, W. D. C. Man (Harefield, London, United Kingdom). Preferential lower limb muscle weakness in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Effects on exercise capacity. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 4492

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