Progression of Ankle Plantarflexion Contractures and Functional Decline in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Implications for Physical Therapy Management

201823 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Michael Kiefer · Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Kelly Bonarrigo

Catherine Quatman‐Yates

Amanda Fowler

Paul S. Horn

Brenda Wong

Abstract

The results of this study describe the progression of ankle contractures and functional decline in DMD. The findings may help inform decisions regarding interventions to support participants with DMD and their families.

Topics & Keywords

Muscle Physiology and Disorders Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Physical Therapy

Volume 31, Issue 1, pp. 61-66

DOI: 10.1097/pep.0000000000000553

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