An investigation into the effects of a practice six-minute walk on patient performance

J. Lloyd, V. Lote, T. Watts (Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Quality, sleep and exercise - the ingredients for a perfect life!
Session: Quality, sleep and exercise - the ingredients for a perfect life!
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 4134
Disease area: Airway diseases

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