EFFECTS OF UPPER EXTREMITY DYNAMIC EXERCISE ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Alemdaroglu I., KARADUMAN A. A., Yilmaz O., Topaloglu H.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY REHABILITATION-FIZYOTERAPI REHABILITASYON, vol.25, no.2, pp.78-85, 2014 (ESCI, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY REHABILITATION-FIZYOTERAPI REHABILITASYON
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.78-85
  • Keywords: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, exhalation, aerobic exercise, upper extremity
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of upper extremity dynamic exercise on respiratory function and quality of life in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).