Comparison of energy expenditure of individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the sitting posture on the ground and in water

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the most frequent muscular dystrophies in childhood [1], with an estimated incidence of 1 in every 3,500-6,000 boys [2]. DMD causes several complications due to progressive muscle weakness, affecting cardiopulmonary functions and the ability to ambulate [2,3].

Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - March 11, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Caio Roberto Aparecido de Paschoal Castro, Rafael Santos Ferreira da Silva, Kaitiana Martins da Silva, M árjory Harumi Nishida, Carolina Vasquez Valenci Rios, Douglas Martins Braga Tags: Research paper Source Type: research