Musculoskeletal Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy is not a single disease but a group of hereditary muscle-destroying disorders. There are more than 30 types of these disorders, varying in their inheritance pattern and rate of progression, initial muscle attack, and age of onset. The skeletal muscles are the main group of muscles affected in this disorder. The skeletal muscles are used during voluntary body movements. There is progressive weakness and degeneration of these groups of muscles.
Homeo Treatment
It is not an incurable disorder, but rather a genetic disorder for which no satisfactory treatment has been found in any system of medicine. The treatment is aimed at controlling the symptoms. Progressive loss of muscle mass is primarily responsible for reduced quality and length of life. The drug treatment is based on slowing the process of muscle degeneration and thus improvement of the quality of life. Corticosteroids are known to extend the ability of these patients to walk but have substantial side effects and their mechanism of action is unknown.
Inactivity (such as bed rest and sitting for long periods) can worsen the disease. Physical therapy, exercises, orthopedic instruments (wheelchairs and standing frames), speech therapy, and corrective orthopedic surgeries may help to preserve muscle function and prevent joint contractures.
Inactivity (such as bed rest and sitting for long periods) can worsen the disease. Physical therapy, exercises, orthopedic instruments (wheelchairs and standing frames), speech therapy, and corrective orthopedic surgeries may help to preserve muscle function and prevent joint contractures.
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- Neck pain
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