Electromyographic evaluation of muscular function in adults with cystic fibrosis
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Muscular strength and function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
BACKGROUND For 20 years, physical activity has been an important component in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Sweden. Data concerning physical performance in terms of muscular strength in these patients are limited OBJECTIVE To compare muscular strength and function in patients with CF with those aspects in a healthy control group (CG). DESIGN Thirty-three patients with CF...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1569-1993
DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(09)60285-x