Comparison between six minute walking test and corresponding constant work rate treadmill exercise in COPD patients

S. Kostianev, V. Hodgev, B. Marinov (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Exercise and rehabilitation in patients with COPD
Session: Exercise and rehabilitation in patients with COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1819
Disease area: Airway diseases

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