Different types of upper extremity exercise training in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Effects on functional performance, strength, endurance, and ambulation
Muscle and Nerve, cilt.51, sa.5, ss.697-705, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2015
- Doi Numarası: 10.1002/mus.24451
- Dergi Adı: Muscle and Nerve
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.697-705
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, endurance, exercise, function, upper extremity, NO USE, BOYS, HAND, STEROIDS, CHILDREN, TRIAL, LIFE, DMD
- Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
© 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Introduction: We investigated and compared the effects of 2 different types of upper extremity exercise training on upper extremity function, strength, endurance, and ambulation in patients with early-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Methods: The study group (n=12) exercised with an arm ergometer under the supervision of a physiotherapist, whereas the control group (n=12) underwent a strengthening range-of-motion (ROM) exercise program under the supervision of their families at home for 8 weeks. Upper extremity functional performance, strength, endurance, and ambulatory status were assessed before and after the training. Results: Ambulation scores, endurance, and arm functions, as well as proximal muscle strength, were improved after the training in the study group (P<0.05). Conclusions: These results demonstrate that upper extremity training with an arm ergometer is more effective in preserving and improving the functional level of early-stage DMD patients compared to ROM exercises alone.