Ground-based walking training improves quality of life and exercise capacity in COPD

Wootton Sally L., Ng L.W. Cindy, McKeough Zoe J., Jenkins Sue, Hill Kylie, Eastwood Peter R., Hillman David R., Cecins Nola, Spencer Lissa M., Jenkins Christine, Alison Jennifer A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 885-894
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases

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