Short step length mainly contributes to slow gait speed in elderly patients with COPD
Published: Sep 1, 2016
Abstract
Background: Slow gait speed (GS) is well recognized in elderly COPD. However which parameter of gait contributes to GS has been uncertain. We aimed to investigate the determinants of GS among gait parameters, and the relationships between the gait parameters and clinical characteristics in elderly COPD. Methods: Twenty-three outpatients with COPD (age, 71±7years, FEV1, 53±23%pred) and 13 healthy controls (age, 72±6...
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Short step length mainly contributes to slow gait speed in elderly patients with COPD
Published Date
Sep 1, 2016
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