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Table 3 Changes in peripheral and respiratory muscle strength in vitamin D deficient patients after rehabilitation

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

 

Placebo

Vit D

P-value

(25-OHD < 20)

(25-OHD < 20)

(n=16)

(n=15)

Δ Muscle Function

   

QF (Nm)

6±19

15±19

0.176

MIP (cmH2O)

0±16

−9±6

0.046

MEP (cmH2O)

2±44

16±33

0.333

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

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