Maladies neuromusculaires (MNM) : mise au point
Commare MC.
Lett Med Phys Readap 2008. 24 ; 15-19
Description of discovery circumstances of a neuromuscular disease, the diagnosis of the disease, evaluations to be performed (including the MFM for the muscular function assessement) and treatments. (French article).
Keywords: neuromuscular diseases, multidisciplinary care, physiotherapy, family-social integration
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