Influence of morbid obesity on physical capacity, knee-related symptoms and overall quality of life: A cross-sectional study

Summary Objective: To evaluate the impact of morbid obesity on physical capacity, joint-related symptoms, and on the overall quality of life. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out at a university hospital, enrolling 39 individuals admitted to a bariatric surgery service. Physical capacity was...

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Main Authors: Lilian Sarli Tamura, Everton Cazzo, Elinton Adami Chaim, Sérgio Rocha Piedade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Médica Brasileira
Series:Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-42302017000200142&lng=en&tlng=en