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ReviewActa neurologica Belgica2026

Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Diseases: Best Turkish Practice Recommendations by Multidisciplinary Experts.

Ebru Umay, Goksel Tanıgor, Fusun Toraman, Ozgur Karaahmet, Meral Bilgilisoy, Filiz Sertpoyraz, Nihan Erdinc Gunduz, Figen Ayhan, Havva Çalıs, Ayse Yalıman and 13 more

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Review in Acta neurologica Belgica, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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23 authors.

Ebru UmayEtlik Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Goksel TanıgorFaculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Izmir Bakircay University, Izmir, Turkey. gtanigor@windowslive.com.
Fusun ToramanRehabilitation Department, Health Science University Antalya Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
Ozgur KaraahmetEtlik Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Meral BilgilisoyRehabilitation Department, Health Science University Antalya Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
Filiz SertpoyrazFaculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Izmir Bakircay University, Izmir, Turkey.
Nihan Erdinc GunduzFaculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey.
Figen AyhanDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Atilim University School of Medicine, Medicana International Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Havva ÇalısKayseri Medical Faculty, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Health Sciences University of Turkey, Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey.
Ayse YalımanIstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ekin İlke SenIstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Aylin SarıErenkoy Pyhsical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Askeri TurkenDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
Zeliha UnluDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey.
Meltem VuralPhysical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, University of Healh Sciences Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Banu AydenizPhysical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, University of Healh Sciences Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Filiz GengörDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Izmir Tinaztepe University, Izmir, Turkey.
Bengu TuremenogullarıEtlik Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Kerim DemirsozEtlik Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Dilek CebeciChild Neurology Department, Diyarbakır Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
Dilşad SindelIstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Fatma NazliDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kirklareli University, Kirklareli, Turkey.
Banu KasapogluFaculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimNeuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are a heterogeneous group of diseases including motor neurone diseases (MND), muscle diseases (MD), neuropathies and neuromuscular junction diseases (NMJD). NMDs are characterized by a wide range of symptoms and findings, depending on different underlying issues. Therefore, the literature includes specific management and/or rehabilitation recommendations for each subgroup and even for some diseases within these subgroups. Currently, neither in our country nor globally is there a comprehensive recommendation study that thoroughly addresses all aspects of NMD rehabilitation developed by experienced and specialized multidisciplinary experts in the field. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe recommendations in this paper have been created by a multidisciplinary team for all patients without age limitation under the headings of peripheral neuropathy/polyneuropathy, MND, MD and NMJD using the seven-step and 3 round modified Delphi method via e-mail. The strength of agreements (SOA) was calculated for each item (recommendation) using percentages (response of between 8 and 10%), median values, and interquartile range with Kappa method.

resultsThe opinions of the experts were analysed according to the 3-round modified Delphi method, and a list of 110 items of recommendations for patients with NMDs of all ages was prepared in as much detail as possible to shed light on almost all questions and problems that may be encountered in clinical practice. There were 5 recommendations in the general management subsection, 20 recommendations in the rehabilitation indications subsection, 8 recommendations in the rehabilitation contraindications section, and 77 recommendations in the rehabilitation section (general principles 7 recommendations, modalities 13 recommendations, exercise characteristics 57 recommendations).

conclusionWe think that this study will be a light for physicians dealing with this patient group in clinical practice, as it includes fine details up to exercise prescriptions.

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Neuromuscular DiseasesPractice Guidelines as TopicDelphi TechniqueHumansTurkeyExerciseMotor neuron diseaseMuscle diseaseNeuromuscular diseaseNeuromuscular junction diseaseRehabilitation

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