Fascioscapulohumeral dystrophy.
- Author:
Jacinto Estelita Michelle H.
;
Ang-Muñoz Cynthia D.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Fascioscapulohumeral Dystrophy; Landouzy-dejerine Muscular Dystrophy; Fascioscapulohumeral Disease
- MeSH: Human; Female; Adult; Rehabilitation; Activities Of Daily Living; Lower Extremity; Muscle Weakness; Muscular Diseases; Rhabdomyosarcoma, Alveolar; Shoulder; Siblings; Upper Extremity; Walking
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2010;44(2):56-61
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Two Filipino sisters from Capiz presented with facial muscle weakness followed by weakness of both shoulders and arms, and scapular winging. Both presented with difficulty in performing activities of daily living. The younger sister also had bilateral lower extremity weakness with difficulty in ambulation. The results of electrodiagnostic testing in both sisters were compatible with myopathic disease. Comprehensive individualized rehabilitation addressing different functional limitations, focusing on maintaining mobility and functional capacity, and resulting improvements are presented.