The Importance of Orthosis for the Lower Limbs In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Authors

  • Naelka dos Anjos Fernandes 1.Fisioterapeuta Especialista em Doenças Neuromusculares pela UNIFESP, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Denise Caldeira Troise Fisioterapeuta Mestre em Ciências da Reabilitação pelo Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Francis Meire Fávero Fisioterapeuta, Doutora em Ciências, pelo Departamento de Neurologia/ Neurocirurgia da UNIFESP, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Sissy Veloso Fontes Fisioterapeuta, Educadora Física, Doutora, Docente da UNIFESP e UMESP, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Acary Souza Bulle Oliveira Neurologista, Doutor, Professor filiado da disciplina de Neurologia do Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia da UNIFESP, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4181/RNC.2012.20.701.4p

Keywords:

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Orthosis, Physical Therapy

Abstract

Introduction. The motor skills of patients with Duchenne Muscu­lar Dystrophy decrease gradually and physical therapy is essential in treating these patients to maintain muscle strength and range of mo­tion through stretching exercises daily and orthosis. Objective. To identify the importance of lower limb orthosis used for the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Method. We con­ducted electronic searches in MEDLINE, LILACS, and SCIELO to identify scientific articles published and indexed from 1979 to 2010. Results. Ten articles were found. Out of the selected articles, one was a retrospective study, eight were prospective studies, and one was a prospective randomized study. The articles dealt with the most types of orthosis used for the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscu­lar dystrophy, and the benefits that the use of these devices afforded to patients. Conclusions. The orthosis used more frequently is the Knee- Ankle-Foot (KAFO), which is important for minimization of defor­mities and contractures, prolonged gait and patients orthostatism.

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Published

2012-12-31

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Vol. 20 No. 4 (2012)

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Artigos de Revisão

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Fernandes N dos A, Troise DC, Fávero FM, Fontes SV, Oliveira ASB. The Importance of Orthosis for the Lower Limbs In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Rev Neurocienc [Internet]. 2012 Dec. 31 [cited 2025 Dec. 13];20(4):584-7. Available from: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/neurociencias/article/view/8233