Functionally relevant cut-point for isometric quadriceps muscle strength in patients with COPD

Jane Canavan (Harefield, United Kingdom), Jane L. Canavan, Matthew Maddocks, Claire M. Nolan, Sarah E. Jones, Samantha S.C. Kon, Amy L. Clark, Michael I. Polkey, William D.-C. Man

Source: International Congress 2015 – Best abstracts in functional capacity in chronic lung diseases
Session: Best abstracts in functional capacity in chronic lung diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4976
Disease area: Airway diseases

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Jane Canavan (Harefield, United Kingdom), Jane L. Canavan, Matthew Maddocks, Claire M. Nolan, Sarah E. Jones, Samantha S.C. Kon, Amy L. Clark, Michael I. Polkey, William D.-C. Man. Functionally relevant cut-point for isometric quadriceps muscle strength in patients with COPD. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, 4976

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