Comparison of physical activity level between duchenne muscular dystrophy and healthy children

Nihal Sakalli (istanbul, Turkey), Gamze Baskent, Rengin Demir, Gonca Bektas, Edibe Pembegul Yildiz, Nihal Sakalli

Source: International Congress 2016 – Measuring physical activity in chronic respiratory disease
Session: Measuring physical activity in chronic respiratory disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1897
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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Nihal Sakalli (istanbul, Turkey), Gamze Baskent, Rengin Demir, Gonca Bektas, Edibe Pembegul Yildiz, Nihal Sakalli. Comparison of physical activity level between duchenne muscular dystrophy and healthy children. Eur Respir J 2016; 48: Suppl. 60, 1897

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