Echographic assessment of diaphgram and rectus femoris in COPD patients before and after a pulmonary rehabilitation program

S. Ferri (Catania, CT, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Best abstracts in pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic lung diseases
Disease area: Airway diseases

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