Energy expenditure during physiotherapist-assisted and self-treatment in cystic fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) results in increased energy requirements at rest. However, the energy expended during physiotherapy management is unknown. The aim of this study, therefore, is to examine the energy expended during two commonly used forms of chest physiotherapy in CF subjects. Twenty-six CF subj...

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Published in:Physiotherapy Theory & Practice Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 57 - 68
Main Authors: Williams MT, Parsons DW, Frick RA, Ellis ER, Martin AJ, Giles SE, Grant ER
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun2000
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