Musculoskeletal Disorders - Muscular Dystrophy Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
- Genetic disorders that causes the muscles to weaken leading to increased disability
- a progressive disease
2
Q
Symptoms
A
- muscles weaken ( hip, pelvis and legs)
- difficulty standing
- trouble standing/sitting independently
- waddling gait
- walking on toes or balls of feet
- clumsiness or failing often
- trouble climbing stairs
3
Q
Treatment
A
- no cure
- physiotherapy
- carticosteriods which slow down muscle weakening
