The role of physical therapy in the preservation of motor skills in Becker’s muscular dystrophy–a case study
Codrea TA, Pop NH.
Palestrica of the Third Millennium – Civilization and Sport. 13(3):272-275.
A physical therapy protocol was applied to a 19 years old Becker’s muscular dystrophy patients. Motor skills were evaluated using the MFM. The long term objectives of the physical therapy were reached.
Keywords: Muscular dystrophy, Dystrophin, Motor control, Motor skill, MFM
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