Upper limb muscle strength relates with pulmonary functions, exercise capacity, quality of life and dyspnoea in patients with COPD

P. Ergün, D. Kaymaz, N. Demir, E. Çanak, N. Egesel, F. Topçuoglu (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Exploring outcome measures in COPD and pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Exploring outcome measures in COPD and pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 555
Disease area: Airway diseases

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