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Adaikina A, Hofman PL, O'Grady GL, Gusso S. Exercise Training as Part of Musculoskeletal Management for Congenital Myopathy: Where Are We Now? Pediatr Neurol 2020; 104:13-18. [PMID: 31926608 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2019.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Congenital myopathy is a heterogeneous group of muscle disorders characterized by muscle weakness and hypotonia. This condition is associated with a range of skeletal, respiratory, and ophthalmologic complications and requires a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach aimed at maximizing the function and independence of patients. One promising direction for therapeutic intervention is physical exercise rehabilitation, given its demonstrated ability to promote muscle and bone health of patients with a variety of neuromuscular conditions. However, there are few data to assist health care professionals identify the optimal physical activity levels and exercise type, including the intensity, frequency, and duration. This lack of empirical evidence is particularly problematic given the fact that inappropriate exercise modes can potentially cause muscle damage in patients with congenital myopathy. In this article, we discuss the rationale behind the incorporation of two types of physical exercises, strength and aerobic training, into the clinical care of patients with congenital myopathy. Given the paucity of literature on the management of congenital myopathy, we review the results of published research on the treatment of both congenital myopathy and other neuromuscular diseases that could provide helpful insights into the physical rehabilitation of patients with congenital myopathy. We also discuss the potential benefits of vibration therapy, which has been studied in patients with other neuromuscular disorders over the last two decades. We conclude by proposing directions for future research on physical rehabilitation of patients with congenital myopathy.
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- Alena Adaikina
- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Paediatric Neurology Department, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Exercise Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Tournier S, Cantacuzene M, Barnay JL, Sarrazin E. [Practice of liberal physiotherapist profession in the management of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Martinique]. Med Sci (Paris) 2019; 35 Hors série n° 2:29-35. [PMID: 31859628 DOI: 10.1051/medsci/2019187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Simon Tournier
- Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, CHU Pointe à Pitre, Route de Chauvel, BP 465, 97159 Pointe à Pitre, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies rares neuromusculaires, AOC, Hôpital Pierre Zobda, Quitman, niveau -1, BP 632, CHU Martinique, 97200 Fort de France, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation, Hôpital Mangot Vulcin, CHU Martinique, 97200 Fort de France, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies rares neuromusculaires, AOC, Hôpital Pierre Zobda, Quitman, niveau -1, BP 632, CHU Martinique, 97200 Fort de France, France
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Warren GL, Call JA, Farthing AK, Baadom-Piaro B. Minimal Evidence for a Secondary Loss of Strength After an Acute Muscle Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med 2018; 47:41-59. [PMID: 27100114 PMCID: PMC5214801 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-016-0528-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND An immediate loss of strength follows virtually all types of muscle injury but there is debate whether the initial strength loss is maximal or if a secondary loss of strength occurs during the first 3 days post-injury. OBJECTIVE The objective of this analysis was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the research literature to determine if a secondary loss of strength occurs after an injurious initiating event. METHODS Literature searches were performed using eight electronic databases (e.g., PubMed, Cochrane Library). Search terms included skeletal muscle AND (injur* OR damage*) AND (strength OR force OR torque). The extracted strength data were converted to a standard format by calculating the standardized mean difference, which is reported as the effect size (ES) along with its 95 % confidence interval (CI). The calculation of ES was designed so that a negative ES that was statistically less than zero would be interpreted as indicating a secondary loss of strength. RESULTS A total of 223 studies with over 4000 human and animal subjects yielded data on 262 independent groups and a total of 936 separate ESs. Our overall meta-analysis yielded a small-to-medium, positive overall ES that was statistically greater than zero (overall ES = +0.34, 95 % CI 0.27-0.40; P < 0.00000001). Considerable variation in ES was observed among studies (I 2 = 86 %), which could be partially explained by the research group conducting the study, sex of the subject, day of post-injury strength assessment, whether fatigue was present immediately post-injury, and the muscle group injured. From the subgroup meta-analyses probing these variables, 36 subgroup ESs were calculated and none were statistically less than zero. CONCLUSION Overall, our findings do not support the presence of a secondary loss of strength following an acute muscle injury, and strongly suggest that strength, on average, recovers steadily over the first 3 days post-injury.
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- Gordon L Warren
- Department of Physical Therapy, Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, PO Box 4019, Atlanta, GA, 30302, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.,Regenerative Bioscience Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, PO Box 4019, Atlanta, GA, 30302, USA
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Nishikawa Y, Hosomi N, Ueno H, Kurashige T, Ochi K, Takahashi T, Orita N, Ueda K, Maruyama H, Kimura H, Matsumoto M. Deviation in the recovery of the lower limb and respiratory muscles of patients with polymyositis: a preliminary clinical study. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:2652-2655. [PMID: 27799713 PMCID: PMC5080195 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.2652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 05/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purposes of this study were to quantify the serial changes in lower limb
and respiratory muscle strengths and to evaluate the acute effects of physiotherapy in
polymyositis patients. [Subjects and Methods] Five patients (57.6 ± 9.0 years, 50 to 72;
four females) received physiotherapy five days a week for four weeks. The lower limb and
respiratory muscle strength, the % vital capacity, and the Barthel index were evaluated at
baseline and after the intervention. [Results] The patient’s symptoms and creatine kinase
values did not change, and after four weeks, all of the patients exhibited significantly
increased outcomes compared with the baseline. However, the inspiratory muscle strength of
the patients presented smaller improvements than the expiratory muscle strength.
[Conclusion] Differential changes in inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength were
observed following physiotherapy, and an unbalanced muscle distribution may explain the
pathological and therapeutic effects.
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- Yuichi Nishikawa
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan; Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, National Hospital Organization Kure Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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Corrado B, Ciardi G. Facioscapulohumeral distrophy and physiotherapy: a literary review. J Phys Ther Sci 2015; 27:2381-5. [PMID: 26311987 PMCID: PMC4540886 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.2381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this review was to critically evaluate the literature concerning
the physiotherapy of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, and to determine an effective protocol
for physiotherapy treatments, which can be adapted to patient characteristics. [Methods] A
bibliographic research was carried out of research papers held in the following databases:
PUBMED, PEDRO, MEDLINE, EDS BASE INDEX. The inclusion criteria for acceptance of the
studies to the review were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) concerning a sample no
smaller than 10 people and a medium- or long-term report of the results achieved.
[Results] Just six of the works satisfied the inclusion criteria, and just three of them
were useful for the review. However, these studies were difficult to compare. [Conclusion]
At present, there are few studies concerning facioscapulohumeral dystrophy in the
literature, and the few that are available rule out the utility of the techniques used.
Therefore, more RCTs of new treatment strategies are needed.
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- Bruno Corrado
- Department of Public Health, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy
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Gianola S, Pecoraro V, Lambiase S, Gatti R, Banfi G, Moja L. Efficacy of muscle exercise in patients with muscular dystrophy: a systematic review showing a missed opportunity to improve outcomes. PLoS One 2013; 8:e65414. [PMID: 23894268 PMCID: PMC3680476 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0065414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2013] [Accepted: 04/25/2013] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although muscular dystrophy causes muscle weakness and muscle loss, the role of exercise in the management of this disease remains controversial. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of exercise interventions on muscle strength in patients with muscular dystrophy. METHODS We performed systematic electronic searches in Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus and Pedro as well as a list of reference literature. We included trials assessing muscle exercise in patients with muscular dystrophy. Two reviewers independently abstracted data and appraised risk of bias. RESULTS We identified five small (two controlled and three randomized clinical) trials comprising 242 patients and two ongoing randomized controlled trials. We were able to perform two meta-analyses. We found an absence of evidence for a difference in muscle strength (MD 4.18, 95% CIs - 2.03 to 10.39; p = 0.91) and in endurance (MD -0.53, 95% CIs -1.11 to 0.05; p = 0.26). In both, the direction of effects favored muscle exercise. CONCLUSIONS The first included trial about the efficacy of muscular exercise was published in 1978. Even though some benefits of muscle exercise were consistently reported across studies, the benefits might be due to the small size of studies and other biases. Detrimental effects are still possible. After several decades of research, doctors cannot give advice and patients are, thus, denied basic information. A multi-center randomized trial investigating the strength of muscles, fatigue, and functional limitations is needed.
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- Silvia Gianola
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Milan, Italy.
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Abresch RT, Carter GT, Han JJ, McDonald CM. Exercise in neuromuscular diseases. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2013; 23:653-73. [PMID: 22938880 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2012.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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This article reviews the current knowledge regarding the benefits and contraindications of exercise on individuals with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). Specific exercise prescriptions for individuals with NMDs do not exist because the evidence base is limited. Understanding the effect of exercise on individuals with NMDs requires the implementation of a series of multicenter, randomized controlled trials that are sufficiently powered and use reliable and valid outcome measures to assess the effect of exercise interventions-a major effort for each NMD. In addition to traditional measures of exercise efficacy, outcome variables should include measures of functional status and health-related quality of life.
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- R Ted Abresch
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street Suite, 3850, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
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Meyer GA, Schenk S, Lieber RL. Role of the cytoskeleton in muscle transcriptional responses to altered use. Physiol Genomics 2013; 45:321-31. [PMID: 23444318 DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00132.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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In this work, the interaction between the loss of a primary component of the skeletal muscle cytoskeleton, desmin, and two common physiological stressors, acute mechanical injury and aging, were investigated at the transcriptional, protein, and whole muscle levels. The transcriptional response of desmin knockout (des(-/-)) plantarflexors to a bout of 50 eccentric contractions (ECCs) showed substantial overlap with the response in wild-type (wt) muscle. However, changes in the expression of genes involved in muscle response to injury were blunted in adult des(-/-) muscle compared with wt (fold change with ECC in des(-/-) and wt, respectively: Mybph, 1.4 and 2.9; Xirp1, 2.2 and 5.7; Csrp3, 1.8 and 4.3), similar to the observed blunted mechanical response (torque drop: des(-/-) 30.3% and wt 55.5%). Interestingly, in the absence of stressors, des(-/-) muscle exhibited elevated expression of many these genes compared with wt. The largest transcriptional changes were observed in the interaction between aging and the absence of desmin, including many genes related to slow fiber pathway (Myh7, Myl3, Atp2a2, and Casq2) and insulin sensitivity (Tlr4, Trib3, Pdk3, and Pdk4). Consistent with these transcriptional changes, adult des(-/-) muscle exhibited a significant fiber type shift from fast to slow isoforms of myosin heavy chain (wt, 5.3% IIa and 71.7% IIb; des(-/-), 8.4% IIa and 61.4% IIb) and a decreased insulin-stimulated glucose uptake (wt, 0.188 μmol/g muscle/20 min; des(-/-), 0.085 μmol/g muscle/20 min). This work points to novel areas of influence of this cytoskeletal protein and directs future work to elucidate its function.
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- Gretchen A Meyer
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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Sveen ML, Andersen SP, Ingelsrud LH, Blichter S, Olsen NE, Jønck S, Krag TO, Vissing J. Resistance training in patients with limb-girdle and becker muscular dystrophies. Muscle Nerve 2012; 47:163-9. [PMID: 23169433 DOI: 10.1002/mus.23491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In this study we investigated the effect of strength training in patients with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD). METHODS In 2 studies we compared the effect of low-intensity training (LOIT; n = 8) and high-intensity training (HIT; n = 4) in muscles of the upper and lower extremities. Patients were tested for maximal strength and endurance before and after the training program. RESULTS LOIT training over 6 months resulted in increased biceps strength and endurance. HIT training increased endurance and strength in wrist flexion and extension and in elbow flexion. One patient discontinued HIT training due to muscle soreness and mildly increased plasma CK levels without strength deterioration. CONCLUSIONS Both LOIT and HIT increased muscle strength and endurance in some of the muscles tested and were well tolerated in most patients. Our findings suggest that supervised resistance training may be considered in the management of patients with LGMD2 and BMD.
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- Marie-Louise Sveen
- Neuromuscular Research Unit 3342, Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Markert CD, Case LE, Carter GT, Furlong PA, Grange RW. Exercise and duchenne muscular dystrophy: Where we have been and where we need to go. Muscle Nerve 2012; 45:746-51. [DOI: 10.1002/mus.23244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Markert CD, Ambrosio F, Call JA, Grange RW. Exercise and Duchenne muscular dystrophy: toward evidence-based exercise prescription. Muscle Nerve 2011; 43:464-78. [PMID: 21404285 DOI: 10.1002/mus.21987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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To develop a rational framework for answering questions about the role of exercise in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), we focused on five pathophysiological mechanisms and offer brief hypotheses regarding how exercise may beneficially modulate pertinent cellular and molecular pathways. We aimed to provide an integrative overview of mechanisms of DMD pathology that may improve or worsen as a result of exercise. We also sought to stimulate discussion of what outcomes/dependent variables most appropriately measure these mechanisms, with the purpose of defining criteria for well-designed, controlled studies of exercise in DMD. The five mechanisms include pathways that are both intrinsic and extrinsic to the diseased muscle cells.
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- Chad D Markert
- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, USA.
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Li K, Hewson D, Snoussi H, Duchêne J, Hogrel JY. Recurrence quantification analysis of sustained sub-maximal grip contractions in patients with various metabolic muscle disorders. Biomed Signal Process Control 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bspc.2010.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Major advances in the fields of medical science and physiology, molecular genetics, biomedical engineering, and computer science have provided individuals with muscular dystrophy (MD) with more functional equipment, allowing better strategies for improvement of quality of life. These advances have also allowed a significant number of these patients to live much longer. As progress continues to change management, it also changes patients' expectations. A comprehensive medical and rehabilitative approach to management of aging MD patients can often fulfill expectations and help them enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
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Abresch RT, Han JJ, Carter GT. Rehabilitation management of neuromuscular disease: the role of exercise training. J Clin Neuromuscul Dis 2009; 11:7-21. [PMID: 19730017 DOI: 10.1097/cnd.0b013e3181a8d36b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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This paper summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding exercise and neuromuscular diseases/disorders (NMDs) and reviews salient studies in the literature. Unfortunately, there is inadequate evidence in much of the NMDs to make specific recommendations regarding exercise prescriptions. This review focuses on the role of exercise in a few of the specific NMDs where most research has taken place and recommends future research directions.
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- R Ted Abresch
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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Roig M, Shadgan B, Reid WD. Eccentric exercise in patients with chronic health conditions: a systematic review. Physiother Can 2008; 60:146-60. [PMID: 20145778 DOI: 10.3138/physio.60.2.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The capacity of eccentric actions to produce muscle hypertrophy, strength gains, and neural adaptations without stressing the cardiopulmonary system has led to the prescription of eccentric training programmes in patients with low tolerance to exercise, such as elders or those with chronic health conditions. The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the evidence regarding the effectiveness and suitability of eccentric training to restore musculoskeletal function in patients with chronic diseases. SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS Relevant articles were identified from nine databases and from the reference lists of key articles. Articles were assessed to determine level of evidence and scientific rigour. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. According to Sackett's levels of evidence, 7 studies were graded at level IIb, 1 study at level IV, and the remaining study at level V. Articles were also graded for scientific rigour according to the PEDro scale. One study was rated as high quality, 4 studies were rated as moderate, and 2 studies were graded as poor quality. CONCLUSIONS Eccentric training may be safely used to restore musculoskeletal function in patients with some specific chronic conditions. However, the heterogeneity of diseases makes it very difficult to extrapolate results and to standardize clinical recommendations for adequate implementation of this type of exercise. More studies are needed to establish the potential advantages of eccentric training in chronic conditions.
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- Marc Roig
- Marc Roig, BSc, PT, MSc, PhD candidate : Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia; Muscle Biophysics Laboratory, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia
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Ridgley JA, Pinniger GJ, Hamer PW, Grounds MD. The physiological effects of IGF-1 (class 1:Ea transgene) over-expression on exercise-induced damage and adaptation in dystrophic muscles of mdx mice. Pflugers Arch 2008; 457:1121-32. [DOI: 10.1007/s00424-008-0568-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2008] [Revised: 07/24/2008] [Accepted: 07/29/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Cup EH, Pieterse AJ, ten Broek-Pastoor JM, Munneke M, van Engelen BG, Hendricks HT, van der Wilt GJ, Oostendorp RA. Exercise Therapy and Other Types of Physical Therapy for Patients With Neuromuscular Diseases: A Systematic Review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2007; 88:1452-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2007] [Revised: 07/24/2007] [Accepted: 07/30/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Harris-Love MO. Safety and efficacy of submaximal eccentric strength training for a subject with polymyositis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 53:471-4. [PMID: 15934111 DOI: 10.1002/art.21185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Michael O Harris-Love
- Physical Therapy Section, Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1604, USA.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To summarize the current knowledge of the effects of physical activity on muscular dystrophies. RECENT FINDINGS Although the usefulness of exercise training in muscular dystrophy patients has been debated for many years, only a limited number of articles addressing this issue have been published to date. Existing studies on the effects of strength training in patients with muscular dystrophies have shown promising results, but interpretations are hampered by several methodological shortcomings. SUMMARY The scientific basis for solid recommendations of different exercise regimens in muscular dystrophies is poor, but existing data suggest beneficial effects of adopting an active lifestyle. Low- to moderate-intensity resistance and aerobic training may be recommended in slowly progressive myopathic disorders. To date, there is no evidence to support the recommendation of high-resistance exercise regimens over low-moderate intensity exercise. In rapidly progressive myopathies, which are due to aberrant structural proteins such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the use of high-resistance and eccentric training should be avoided. There is still, however, no evidence that physical training can influence the evolution of muscular dystrophies in the long term.
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- Tor Ansved
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Hospital, Sweden.
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Kilmer DD. Response to resistive strengthening exercise training in humans with neuromuscular disease. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2002; 81:S121-6. [PMID: 12409817 DOI: 10.1097/00002060-200211001-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The role of strengthening exercise to potentially improve weakness and the functional abilities of persons with neuromuscular diseases is controversial. There are questions about the ability of diseased skeletal muscle to respond to resistance exercise, particularly in light of concerns about weakness induced by exercise. Numerous studies show promising results of strength training, although methodologic issues limit conclusions. This article reviews current knowledge in this area and provides recommendations for future investigations.
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- David D Kilmer
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California-Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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