Observational studyJournal of neurology2020
Physical activity in myotonic dystrophy type 1.
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- Apathy and Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2026Pooled it
- The use of digital outcome measures in clinical trials in rare neurological diseases: a systematic literature review.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2023Pooled it
- Perceived barriers to and facilitators of behavioural change towards a more active lifestyle in people with neuromuscular diseases: a qualitative study.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2025Trial
- A 12-Week Strength Training Improves Mitochondrial Respiration, HActa physiologica (Oxford, England) · 2025Article
- Video-Based Biomechanical Analysis Captures Disease-Specific Movement Signatures of Different Neuromuscular Diseases.NEJM AI · 2025Article
- Common Characteristics Between Frailty and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: A Narrative Review.Aging and disease · 2024Review
- Physical strain of walking in people with neuromuscular diseases is high and relates to step activity in daily life.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2024Article
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- Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Skeletal Muscle Oxidative Capacity in Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1.Journal of neuromuscular diseases · 2023Article
- A post pandemic roadmap toward remote assessment for neuromuscular disorders: limitations and opportunities.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical inactivity is associated with lifestyle diseases and exercise of moderate intensity seems beneficial in DM1, but knowledge about physical activity and predictors of physical activity in individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is limited. The objective of this study is to assess physical activity and predictors of physical activity in individuals with DM1.
methodsSixty-seven adults with DM1 and 39 healthy adults were recruited. Physical activity was monitored by accelerometry and assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Age, marital status, education, apathy, cognition, fatigue, and muscle strength were assessed as predictors of physical activity in DM1.
resultsThe individuals with DM1 were on average - 187 min (p < 0.00001) objectively and - 48% (p = 0.001) subjectively less physically active per week compared to healthy controls. Education was the only predictor of physical activity in DM1 (p = 0.02).
conclusionsIndividuals with DM1 are less physically active compared to healthy controls and only half of the patients fulfilled minimum requirements for recommended physical activity. Education is the only predictor of physical activity in DM1. Thus, enhancement of physical activity in individuals with DM1 might be suggested, and especially in the less educated individuals, but RCT studies are needed to guide exact recommendations.
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