The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , January 2007

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Capacity, Muscle Strength, and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Achondroplasia

Received 9 May 2006 ,Revised 23 August 2006 ,Accepted 12 October 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.10.058

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , January 2007

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