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Table 2 Changes in peripheral and respiratory muscle strength in both groups after rehabilitation

From: Vitamin D supplementation during rehabilitation in COPD: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial

 

Placebo

Vit D

P-value

(n=25)

(n=24)

Δ Muscle Function

   

QF (Nm)

7±19

15±16

0.121

MIP (cmH2O)

0±14

−11±12

0.004

MEP (cmH2O)

6±41

13±35

0.511

  1. Data are expressed as mean±SD. QF = Quadriceps Strength; MIP = Inspiratory Muscle Strength; MEP = Expiratory Muscle Strength.
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Respiratory Research

ISSN: 1465-993X

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