Functional limitations of COPD

Not only was pulmonary function found to be significantly poorer in the study group, the patients with COPD were also found to have significantly greater deficits in lower extremity functioning, exercise performance, muscle strength and had a higher rate of self-reported functional limitations.

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Published in	Thorax Vol. 64; no. 3; p. 268
Main Author	Surchi, H
Format	Journal Article
Language	English
Published	London BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.03.2009
Subjects	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Summary:	Not only was pulmonary function found to be significantly poorer in the study group, the patients with COPD were also found to have significantly greater deficits in lower extremity functioning, exercise performance, muscle strength and had a higher rate of self-reported functional limitations.
ISSN:	0040-6376 1468-3296