Estimating metabolic equivalent of task (MET) at the ventilatory threshold from the six minute walk test

M. Cabillic, C. Kierzkowski, M. Mériot, A. Lucas, G. Camara, A. Chambellan (Nantes, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Physiotherapy aspects in cystic fibrosis and functional assessment
Session: Physiotherapy aspects in cystic fibrosis and functional assessment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2321
Disease area: Airway diseases

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