RT Book, Section A1 Pandya, Shree Devi A1 Kaminker, Marcia K. A2 Effgen, Susan K. SR Print(0) ID 1134004094 T1 Case Study: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy T2 Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children YR 2013 FD 2013 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9780803619425 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1134004094 RD 2024/03/29 AB Pediatric physical therapists can make important contributions to the care of children with inherited neuromuscular disorders. These conditions may include Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a muscle disorder; spinal muscular atrophy, an anterior horn cell disorder; Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neuropathic disorder; and many other congenital and/or pediatric forms of muscular dystrophies and neuropathies. Common elements are their (1) genetic/inherited etiology, (2) progressive nature, (3) primary impairment of muscle weakness, (4) resulting activity limitations and participation restrictions, and (5) secondary complications leading to increased morbidity and mortality. However, they differ in their (1) associated impairments of body structures and functions, (2) secondary complications, (3) natural history, (4) prognosis, and (5) medical management.