Growth assessment and weight management in paediatric neuromuscular clinics: a cross-sectional survey across Canada.

Conclusions: Neuromuscular clinics could benefit from implementing consistent and recommended growth assessment practices. The development of evidence-based tools, training and protocols tailored to Duchenne muscular dystrophy should be a priority.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONGrowth and weight monitoring approaches vary within and between neuromuscular clinics.Additional training on discussing and managing weight are warranted across disciplines.Advocacy is required to ensure access to dietetic expertise within neuromuscular clinics. PMID: 32058820 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 13, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: McPherson AC, Amin R, McAdam L, Kalnins D, Lui T Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research