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Low-intensity, assisted exercises, dynamic exercise training, or assisted bicycle training of the arms and legs during a 24-week trial significantly delayed the functional loss of muscular dystrophy. It can be done in a safe and feasible manner, even with boys late in their ambulation stage.
Bethlem myopathy is a slowly progressive muscle disease characterized predominantly by contractures, rigidity of the spine, skin abnormalities and proximal muscle weakness. [5] [11] Symptoms may present as early as infancy, with typical contractures and hyperlaxity of joints; however, in some patients, symptoms may go unnoticed until ...
2.27–10 per 100,000 [ 6] Limb–girdle muscular dystrophy ( LGMD) is a genetically heterogeneous group of rare muscular dystrophies that share a set of clinical characteristics. [ 7] It is characterised by progressive muscle wasting which affects predominantly hip and shoulder muscles. [ 8] LGMD usually has an autosomal pattern of inheritance.
Mexiletine, carbamazepine, tricyclic antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs [ 2] Frequency. >1 in 8,000 people [ 1] Myotonic dystrophy ( DM) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle loss and weakness. [ 1] In DM, muscles are often unable to relax after contraction. [ 1]
Gowers's sign. Gowers's sign is a medical sign that indicates weakness of the proximal muscles, namely those of the lower limb. The sign describes a patient that has to use their hands and arms to "walk" up their own body from a squatting position due to lack of hip and thigh muscle strength. It is named after William Richard Gowers. [ 1][ 2]
Duchenne muscular dystrophy ( DMD) is a severe type of muscular dystrophy predominantly affecting boys. [ 3][ 6][ 7] The onset of muscle weakness typically begins around age four, with rapid progression. [ 2] Initially, muscle loss occurs in the thighs and pelvis, extending to the arms, [ 3] which can lead to difficulties in standing up. [ 3]
Kocher–Debré–Semelaigne syndrome; Other names: Debré–Semelaigne syndrome, cretinism-muscular hypertrophy, hypothyroidism-large muscle syndrome, hypothyreotic muscular hypertrophy in children, infantile myxoedema-muscular hypertrophy, myopathy-myxoedema syndrome, myxoedema-muscular hypertrophy syndrome, myxoedema-myotonic dystrophy syndrome, muscular pseudohypertrophy-hypothyroidism ...
The goal of physical and occupational therapy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is to obtain a clear understanding of the individual, of their social circumstances and of their environment in order to develop a treatment plan that will improve their quality of life. [ 1] Individuals with DMD often experience difficulties in areas of self-care ...