Reduced Chest and Abdominal Wall Mobility and Their Relationship to Lung Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Exercise Tolerance in Subjects With COPD.
INTRODUCTION: Advanced air-flow limitation in patients with COPD leads to a reduction in vital capacity, respiratory muscle strength, and exercise capacity. However, its impact on chest and abdominal wall mobility is unknown. This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence of patients with COPD with re...
| Publicado en: | Respiratory Care Vol. 61; no. 11; pp. 1472 - 1481 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , |
| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Nov2016
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |