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Quantification of muscle strength and motor ability in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy on steroid therapy
Parreira, Samara Lamounier Santana; Resende, Maria Bernadete Dutra; Peduto, Marília Della Corte; Marie, Suely Kazue Nagahashi; Carvalho, Mary Souza; Reed, Umbertina Conti.
  • Parreira, Samara Lamounier Santana; University of São Paulo. Medical School. Departament of Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Resende, Maria Bernadete Dutra; University of São Paulo. Medical School. Departament of Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Peduto, Marília Della Corte; University of São Paulo. Medical School. Departament of Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Marie, Suely Kazue Nagahashi; University of São Paulo. Medical School. Departament of Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Carvalho, Mary Souza; University of São Paulo. Medical School. Departament of Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Reed, Umbertina Conti; University of São Paulo. Medical School. Departament of Neurology. São Paulo. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(2A): 245-250, jun. 2007. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-453920
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

An assessment protocol was applied to quantify and describe muscular strength and motor abilities of 32 patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), aged between 5 and 12 years on steroid therapy.

METHOD:

Assessments were made monthly for the first six months and with intervals of two months thereafter until the 14-month end point. The tests employed included the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale; the Hammersmith motor ability score; maximum weight lift; timed rise from floor and nine-meter walk.

RESULTS:

The results showed that loss of muscular strength and motor abilities were slowed in comparison to that observed in the natural evolution of the disease according to the literature.

CONCLUSION:

We conclude that a swift and objective assessment may be performed using the MRC scale for lower limbs and trunk, the Hammersmith motor ability score, timed nine-meter walk and weight lifts.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Um protocolo de avaliação foi aplicado com o objetivo de quantificar e descrever evolutivamente a força muscular e as habilidades motoras de 32 pacientes com distrofia muscular de Duchenne (DMD), com idades variando de 5 a 12 anos, em corticoterapia.

MÉTODO:

As avaliações foram aplicadas mensalmente durante os primeiros seis meses e bimensais até completar um período de 14 meses. Os testes empregados foram escala da "Medical Research Council" (MRC); Hammersmith "motor ability score"; levantamento da carga máxima de peso; cronometragem do tempo para levantar-se do chão e percorrer nove metros.

RESULTADOS:

Os resultados demonstraram que a perda da força muscular e das habilidades motoras foi mais lenta do que a observada na evolução natural da doença, como descrito na literatura internacional.

CONCLUSÃO:

Concluímos que uma rápida e objetiva avaliação pode ser executada utilizando a escala MRC para membros inferiores e tronco, Hammersmith motor ability score, cronometragem do tempo para percorrer 9 metros.e o levantamento de peso.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / Muscle Strength / Glucocorticoids / Motor Activity Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / Muscle Strength / Glucocorticoids / Motor Activity Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR