Faculty Mentor
Maureen Mickus
Presentation Date
6-22-2015
Abstract
Myopathy is a functional impairment of muscle tissue; muscular dystrophy is a type of myopathy (Rakowicz & Lane, 2004). Muscular dystrophy (MD) consists of progressive muscle weakness and affects limbs and facial muscles. The most common types include Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), and Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (Mercuri & Muntoni, 2013). One common complaint found with patients with muscular dystrophy is fatigue. It is noted that fatigue affects daily activities, but it is believed that physical activity can help reduce this. The purpose of this systematic review is to research how effective physical activity is at reducing fatigue in patients with muscular dystrophy.
WMU ScholarWorks Citation
Toaso, Callie and Brown, Alea, "Effects of Reducing Fatigue in Muscular Dystrophy Through Physical Activity" (2015). Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Evidenced-Based Research Reviews. 5.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ot_posters/5