Responsiveness of the Motor Function Measure in Neuromuscular Diseases
Vuillerot C, Payan C, Girardot F, Fermanian J, Iwaz J, Bérard C, Ecochard R, and the MFM Study Group.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012. 93(12):2551-2556.
Study of the responsiveness of the MFM in 152 neuromuscular disease patients.
MFM showed a good responsiveness, especially in patients with DMD and good agreements with patients’ and physicians’ perceived change.
Keywords: Chronic limitation of activity; Disability evaluation; Duchenne muscular dystrophy; Neuromuscular diseases; Outcome measures; Rehabilitation
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