Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a burdensome progressive neuromuscular disease, with a great impact upon quality of life. Unlike other types of neuromuscular dystrophies, which have onset in early childhood and severely limit the life expectancy, LGMD is usually diagnosed at young adulthood age. Since no etiological treatment is currently available, physiotherapy and generally, rehabilitation therapy, are mandatory for preserving the functional capabilities of the muscles for as long as possible. Exercise therapy, electrical stimulation or novel therapies such as exoskeleton devices aim towards alleviating the impact of disability. It is ideal that muscular dystrophy should be assessed in interdisciplinary clinics (physical therapy, neurology, cardiology, pneumology, surgery and orthopedics) for proper long-term care. Keywords: LGMD, muscle strength, rehabilitation, quality of life,
Source: Balneo and PRM Research Journal
Authors: Dan TROFIN, Daniela MATEI, Teodor STAMATE, Bild WALTHER, Daniela Marilena TROFIN
Institution: Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $215
OpenAlex ID: W3146501172