Rehabilitation Management of the Patient With MUSCULAR DYSTROPY

Rehabilitation Management of the Patient With MUSCULAR DYSTROPY

A group of noninflammation inherited disoders

Progressive degeneration and weakness of skeletal muscles

Without cause in peripheral / central nervous system

SYMPTOMS

¨  Muscle weakness

Ø  Progressive

Ø  Frequent falls

Ø  Delayed development of muscle skills

Ø  Problems walking

Ø  Difficulty using a muscle group (specific muscle depends on the type of MD)

Ø  Eyelid drooping

Ø  Drooling

PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT

¨  Prolong independent ambulation

¨  Maximize functional ability

¨  Prevent complications of inactivity

¨  Improve emotional well-being

¨  Stretching/Positioning

¨  Management of contractures

¨  Assistive devices

¨  Exercise

¨  Hydrotherapy

PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT