Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2972035 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This study has shown for the first time that daily activity is substantially reduced after lung transplantation and related to measures of physical fitness and health-related quality of life. Future studies need to examine whether physical activity can be modified to improve functional recovery after lung transplantation.
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Authors
Daniel PT, MSc, Rik PT, PhD, Fabio PT, PhD, Chris PT, MSc, Geert MD, PhD, Lieven MD, PhD, Marc MD, PhD, Thierry PT, PhD,