The kinematic chain of arm elevation is impaired in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often complain about difficulties in performing activities with their arms above shoulders height. These difficulties have been associated with increased cardiorespiratory demand and altered lung mechanics; however, musculoskeletal-related m...

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Main Author: Morais, Nuno (author)
Other Authors: Cruz, Joana (author), Marques, Alda (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2020
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/28082
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/28082