The impact of an acute exacerbation on physical activity and skeletal muscle force in patients with cystic fibrosis

H. Van Remoortel, B. Vrijsen, C. Burtin, D. Langer, R. Gosselink, M. Decramer, L. Dupont, T. Troosters (Leuven, Belgium)

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: 2308
Disease area: Airway diseases

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