Childhood Progressive Muscular Dystrophy and the Role of Physical Therapy
- 1 January 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal
- Vol. 54 (1) , 4-12
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/54.1.4
Abstract
A review of childhood progressive muscular dystrophy–its history, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment–is presented. The treatment program of an established muscle disease clinic is outlined and the results of the program are presented. Emphasis is placed on an aggressive program of keeping the child active and functional. The physical therapist is an educator, supervisor, and participant in the delivery of care to the patient.Keywords
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