Functional performance and muscular strength in symptomatic female carriers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Abstract Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) usually affects men. However, women are also affected in rare instances. Approximately 8% of female DMD carriers have muscle weakness and cardiomyopathy. The early identification of functional and motor impairments can support clinical decision making. Obje...

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Published in:	Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
Main Authors:	SILVA, Thiago Henrique da, ANEQUINI, Isabela Pessa, FÁVERO, Francis Meire, VOOS, Mariana Callil, OLIVEIRA, Acary Souza Bulle, TELLES, Juliana Aparecida Rhein, CAROMANO, Fátima Aparecida
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Portuguese
Published:	Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 2020
Subjects:	NEUROSCIENCES PSYCHIATRY muscle strength força muscular atividade motora Duchenne muscular dystrophy female distrofia muscular de Duchenne feminino motor activity
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