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Effects of short inspiratory muscle training on inspiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in physically active elderly: A quasi-experimental study

Isabella Martins de AlbuquerqueDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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Caroline Sallon RossoniDepartment of Physical Education and Health, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
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Dannuey Machado CardosoDepartment of Physical Education and Health, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
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Dulciane Nunes PaivaDepartment of Physical Education and Health, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
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Guilherme FregoneziDepartment of Physiotherapy, Laboratory of Pulmonary Function, Cardiovascular Performance, and Respiratory Muscle Function, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
Pages 11-17 | Received 25 Jun 2012, Accepted 06 Jan 2013, Published online: 28 Jan 2013

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