Since the publication of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) care considerations in
2010, multidisciplinary care of this severe, progressive neuromuscular disease has evolved …

For many neuromuscular diseases (NMDs), cardiac disease represents a major cause of
morbidity and mortality. The management of cardiac disease in NMDs is made challenging …

Steadily improving management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) continues to lead
to improved physical and functional status, allowing increasingly successful transitions to …

In this paper, we draw on cross-sectional, treadmill-determined, peak oxygen uptake data,
collected in our laboratory over a 20-year period, to examine whether traditional per body …

Background Physical exercise training might improve muscle and cardiorespiratory function
in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Optimization of aerobic capacity or other resources in …

Classes de Recomendação Classe I: Condições para as quais há evidências conclusivas e,
na sua falta, consenso geral de que o procedimento é seguro e útil/eficaz. Classe II …

Introduction Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is increasingly used to determine
aerobic fitness in health and disability conditions. Patients with neuromuscular diseases …

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) emphasizes
components of health as important factors related to participation in society. 280 According …

Classes de Recomendação Classe I: Condições para as quais há evidências conclusivas e,
na sua falta, consenso geral de que o procedimento é seguro e útil/eficaz. Classe II …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive wasting disease of skeletal and
cardiac muscles, representing one of the most common recessive fatal inherited genetic …