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- Title
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and physical therapy: update and case report.
- Authors
Orsini, Marco; de Moares Mesquita, Marcela; de Freitas, Marcos R. G.; de Araujo Leite, Clara; Brandão Tomassini, Lara Alexandre; de Mello Tavares, Thiago; Hugo Bastos, Victor; Manzi de Sant Anna, Maria Victórya; Sant'Anna Junior, Mauricio
- Abstract
The term limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) has been introduced to delineate a distinct form of muscular dystrophy with predominantly proximal upper and lower extremity weakness. PAS, 71 years old, male, retired, diabetic and hypertensive. He reports that the clinical picture started in mid-2010 with complaints related to atrophy of the shoulder girdle and thigh region. "When looking at myself in the mirror I started to notice that I was losing muscle in my shoulders". The beginning of the clinical picture dragged on, still with muscle shape close to normal to perform daily activities. He points out that the cervical region bothers him a lot, mainly due to the inclined position in which he is. In this clinical case, we present neurological and functional evaluations, as well as complementary exams that help in the detection of LGMD. New studies, including a larger number of patients with myopathy of the waist and limbs, are needed. We believe that the best form of rehabilitation for this group of myopathies is not to look for overuse damage and, undoubtedly, work in search of function, not primarily strength.
- Subjects
MUSCULAR dystrophy diagnosis; MUSCULAR dystrophy; MUSCLE diseases; SPINAL muscular atrophy; NERVE conduction studies; EXTREMITIES (Anatomy); PHYSICAL therapy; DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; BARTHEL Index; ELECTROMYOGRAPHY; HIGH-intensity interval training; EXERCISE therapy
- Publication
Fisioterapia Brasil, 2023, Vol 24, Issue 6, p940
- ISSN
1518-9740
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.33233/fb.v24i6.5568