Ultrasound assessment of lower limb muscle mass in response to resistance training in COPD
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Quantifying the improvements in lower limb or quadriceps muscle mass following resistance training (RT), is an important outcome measure in COPD. Ultrasound is a portable, radiation free imaging technique that can measure the size of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-12-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/119 |