Correlation between respiratory strength and endurance with functional capacity of elderly patients with COPD

L. Orlandi, F. Castro, L. Melo, M. Simões (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

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: 2315
Disease area: Airway diseases

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