Compensatory movement strategies during movements of the upper quadrant in patients with COPD

J. Cruz (Albergaria-a-Velha, Portugal)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Implementation of respiratory physiotherapy interventions in clinical practice
Session: Implementation of respiratory physiotherapy interventions in clinical practice
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2542
Disease area: Airway diseases

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