A step test in the evaluation of functional exercise performance in COPD

T. Troosters, R. Gosselink, S. Cuypers, M. Spruit, M. Decramer (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Physiotherapy, assessment and treatment
Session: Physiotherapy, assessment and treatment
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 266
Disease area: Airway diseases

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