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An integrated approach in a case of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy

Authors: Stefano Pasotti, Bruno Magnani, Emanuela Longa, Giuseppe Giovanetti, Albino Rossi, Angela Berardinelli, Rossella Tupler, Giuseppe D’Antona

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Background

Muscle fatigue, weakness and atrophy are basilar clinical features that accompany facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) the third most common muscular dystrophy.

No therapy is available for FSHD.

Case presentation

We describe the effects of 6mo exercise therapy and nutritional supplementation in a 43-year-old woman severely affected by FSHD.

Conclusion

A mixed exercise program combined with nutritional supplementation can be safely used with beneficial effects in selected patients with FSHD.

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Title: An integrated approach in a case of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Authors: Stefano Pasotti
Bruno Magnani
Emanuela Longa
Giuseppe Giovanetti
Albino Rossi
Angela Berardinelli
Rossella Tupler
Giuseppe D’Antona
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-15-155

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