Quadriceps strength in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Background: Skeletal muscle dysfunction is well known in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The muscle strength is altered in various muscles variedly. Lower-limb muscle strength is very important for walking distance. Reduced lower-limb strength can affect the physical quality of life. O...

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Main Authors: Swati Shah, Bhushan Darekar, Sundeep Salvi, Arun Kowale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Lung India
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Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2019;volume=36;issue=5;spage=417;epage=421;aulast=Shah