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Phenotypic characteristics associated with reduced short physical performance battery score in COPD.
Chest - 1 May 2014
Patel Mehul S, Mohan Divya, Andersson Yvonne M, Baz Manuel, Samantha Kon S C, Canavan Jane L, Jackson Sonya G, Clark Amy L, Hopkinson Nicholas S, Natanek Samantha A, Kemp Paul R, Bruijnzeel Piet L B, Man William D-C, Polkey Michael I
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is commonly used in gerontology, but its determinants have not been previously evaluated in COPD. In particular, it is unknown whether pulmonary aspects of COPD would limit the value of SPPB as an assessment tool of lower limb function. METHODS: In 109 patients with COPD, we measured SPPB score, spirometry, 6-min walk distance, quadriceps strength, rectus...
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