Definition : Muscular dystrophies are an inherited group of disorders characterized by the variable distribution of muscle wasting and weakness, onset depends on the age of onset, the pattern of inheritance, rate of progression, and clinical severity. A muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. in muscular dystrophy, abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle There are different types of muscular dystrophy, including the following: Duchenne_muscular_dystrophy_ (DMD: > is one of the most severe forms of inherited muscular dystrophies. It is the most common hereditary neuromuscular disease and does not exhibit a predilection for any race or ethnic group. Mutations in the dystrophin gene lead to progressive muscle fiber degeneration and Weakness .> DMD is a genetic disease due to the mutation of the dystrophin gene, located on chromosome Xp21. It is inherited as an X- li
Use of AFO In CEREBRAL PALSY CHILD and Other child Developmental Disability What is a AFO brace An AFO is a device that is used to control instabilities in the lower limb by maintaining proper alignment and controlling motion. It is most often used with patients suffering from neurological or orthopedic conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, fractures, sprains and arthritis. What are the positive impacts of wearing an AFO? The results of these studies indicate that wearing an AFO can positively affect gait speed, temporal and distance factors, and joint kinematics and kinetics of the ankle and knee joints, but the effects of AFO use on gait when not wearing an AFO have not been shown. Why do people with CP wear braces and orthotics? The strength and stability of a person's body is of paramount concern for individuals with Cerebral Palsy; the more stable a body is, the better a person can ambulate and complete tasks both big and small. Orthotic devices