Muscular Dystrophy : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
There are no known cures for the various muscular dystrophies. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. Physical therapy may help patients maintain muscle strength and function. Orthopedic appliances such as braces and wheelchairs can improve...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 10, 2006
When any type of surgery is performed in patients with muscular dystrophy, anesthesia must be carefully selected. People with MD are susceptible to a severe reaction, known as.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Physical therapy, in particular regular stretching, is used to maintain the range of motion of affected muscles and to prevent or delay contractures. Strengthening other muscle groups to compensate for weakness may be possible if the affected...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
People with MD are susceptible to a severe reaction, known as.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
When any type of surgery is performed in patients with muscular dystrophy, anesthesia must be carefully selected. People with MD are susceptible to a severe reaction, known as malignant hyperthermia, when given halothane anesthetic.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Specific treatment for muscular dystrophy is determined by the child's physician based on age, overall.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
An occupational therapist suggests techniques and tools to compensate for the loss of strength and dexterity. Strategies may include modifications in the home, adaptive utensils and dressing aids, compensatory movements and positioning,...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Ventilation assistance includes a variety of methods designed to help restore or improve breathing function in patients who are unable to adequately breathe on their own. These methods range from at-home oxygen therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to mechanical ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease. Organized physical therapy began during World War I with 800 reconstruction aides.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or disabilities that involve mobility or other basic physical functioning.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Tenotomy is the cutting of a tendon. This and related procedures are also called tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release (for tenotomy of the Achilles tendon).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
A wheelchair is a mobile chair used by individuals who have impairments that limit their ability to walk. A wheelchair prescription defines the specifications of a chair according to an individual ' s particular needs.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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