The Effect of Tai Chi on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pilot Randomised Study of Lung Function, Exercise Capacity and Diaphragm Strength
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- 1 April 2014
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in Heart, Lung and Circulation
- Vol. 23 (4) , 347-352
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