Peak exercise capacity estimated from incremental shuttle walking test in patients with COPD: a methodological study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In patients with COPD, both laboratory exercise tests and field walking tests are used to assess physical performance. In laboratory tests, peak exercise capacity in watts (W peak) and/or peak oxygen uptake (VO<sub>2 </sub&g...

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Main Authors: Larsson Kjell, Hedenström Hans, Emtner Margareta, Arnardóttir Ragnheiður, Boman Gunnar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/127