Observational studyMuscle & nerve2021
Changes in motor function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients after travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
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- Yearly motor function changes in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including a COVID-19 behavioral restriction period.Journal of physical therapy science · 2024Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neuromuscular rehabilitation setting. Part 2: patients and families' views on the received health care during the pandemic.Acta myologica : myopathies and cardiomyopathies : official journal of the Mediterranean Society of Myology · 2022Article
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- A Comprehensive Review of Neuromuscular Manifestations of COVID-19 and Management of Pre-Existing Neuromuscular Disorders in Children.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Development of Contractures in DMD in Relation to MRI-Determined Muscle Quality and Ambulatory Function.Journal of neuromuscular diseases · 2022Article
- A multicenter cross-sectional French study of the impact of COVID-19 on neuromuscular diseases.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2021Article
- Changes in motor function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients after travel restrictions due to COVID-19.Muscle & nerve · 2021Observational
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Abstract
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aimThis retrospective study aimed to quantify the changes in motor function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) due to the government-imposed travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
methodsTwelve DMD patients were enrolled in this investigation (mean ± SD age: 9.8 ± 3.6 y). Their physical characteristics and motor function were evaluated approximately 3 mo before, immediately before, and approximately 3 mo after the travel restrictions were decreed. Statistical comparisons were performed of the changes in motor function before and after the travel restrictions.
resultsThe change in range of motion (ROM) of ankle dorsiflexion was significantly decreased after the travel restrictions. Changes in body mass index and other motor function parameters were not significant. DISCUSSION: An apparent decrease in the amount of physical activity due to travel restrictions in response to COVID-19 negatively affected ankle dorsiflexion ROM but not other motor functions. A more sedentary lifestyle and lack of regular physical therapy services most likely contributed to this reduction. The use of remote rehabilitation tools with the involvement of physiotherapists may help mitigate such changes and prevent more severe physical decline.
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