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Topic: muscular dystrophy

Posted By: Ask a PT
Subject: muscular dystrophy
Date Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 9:20pm

Ask a PT

156 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2007 : 10:53:29 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Our user asked: "Can anyone give suggestions for exercises or stretches for muscular dystrophy patients???"

Ask a PT Response: "The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign website is an excellent resource and has examples of exercises for patients with muscular dystrophy:

http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/ - http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/
http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/document.rm?id=271 - http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/document.rm?id=271
http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/document.rm?id=272 - http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/document.rm?id=272

With any condition or injury, it is highly recommended to obtain medical attention/assessment prior to beginning any form of exerise."