Conventional Physiotherapy AFO and Electrical Stimulation in 5 years old Becker Muscular Dystrophy: Single Case Report

Karthikeyan T.

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Introduction: Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is an inherited condition that causes progressive weakness and wasting of the skeletal and cardiac (heart) muscles. It primarily affects males. The age of onset and rate of progression can vary. Muscle weakness usually becomes apparent between the ages of 5 and 15. Prevalence according to Indian Association of Muscular Dystrophy 30 cases per 1,00,000 in India. Case presentation: 8 years male had difficulty in walking and playing, difficulty in sit to stand, frequently respiratory infection, pain in calf region. Patient had started physiotherapy treatment with electrical stimulation for both lower limb muscles. Management and outcome: In exercise stretching exercise, strengthening exercise, breathing exercise, endurance training, electrical stimulation, functional mobility scale. Discussion: Post Exercise and electrical stimulation were improved in the lower Limb muscles strength for the lower limb function following intervention was observed in the child. Conclusion: Post Exercise and electrical stimulation were used for lower limb muscle strength and functional improvement. So, there was improved the lower limb muscle strength functional improvement was examined by FMS scale. Significant changes noted and seen improvement in daily activities living.

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