Lower limb muscle strength is associated with functional performance and quality of life in patients with systemic sclerosis
Conclusions: Patients with SSc exhibited reduced respiratory muscle and quadriceps strength and an increase in its fatigability. In these individuals, there was a relationship between quadriceps strength, functional capacity, and quality of life.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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