Prevention and Management of Limb Contractures in Neuromuscular Diseases - 30/08/12


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Limb contractures are a common impairment in neuromuscular diseases. They contribute to increased disability from decreased motor performance, mobility limitations, reduced functional range of motion, loss of function for activities of daily living, and increased pain. The pathogenesis of contractures is multifactorial. Myopathic conditions are associated with more severe limb contractures compared with neuropathic disorders. Although the evidence supporting the efficacy of multiple interventions to improve range of motion in neuromuscular diseases in a sustained manner is lacking, there are generally accepted principles with regard to splinting, bracing, stretching, and surgery that help minimize the impact or disability from contractures.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Contractures, Range of motion, Static positioning, Splinting, Bracing, Stretching, Therapy, Surgery
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This work was supported by Grant# H133B0900001 from the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research. |
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Disclosures. The authors take full responsibility for the contents of this paper, which do not represent the views of the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research or the United States Government. |
Vol 23 - N° 3
P. 675-687 - août 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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