The Effects of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme on Functional Capacity and Strength of Respiratory Muscles in Patients with Post-COVID Syndrome

Vranić, Lana; Biloglav, Zrinka; Medaković, Petar; Talapko, Jasminka; Škrlec, Ivana

doi:10.2478/sjph-2024-0017

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The Effects of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme on Functional Capacity and Strength of Respiratory Muscles in Patients with Post-COVID Syndrome

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