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Lung function and six-minute walk test performance in individuals with sickle cell disease

Daniela Gonçalves Ohara, Gualberto Ruas, Isabel Aparecida Porcatti de Walsh, Shamyr Sulyvan de Castro, Maurí­cio Jamami

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy · 2014 · 29 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

SCD promoted changes in lung function and functional capacity, including RVPs and a reduction in the distance walked in the 6MWT when compared to the predictions. In addition, significant correlations between the variables were observed.

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