Impact of habitual exercise on the strength of individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1
LI Brady, LG MacNeil… - American journal of …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Objective It remains unclear whether habitual physical activity can attenuate the rate of
progressive muscle strength loss in individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The
aim of this study was to identify whether there were any strength differences between DM1
patients who were habitually active or sedentary. Design Knee extension, handgrip, and
elbow flexion quantitative strength measurements were investigated in the DM1 patients
using isokinetic dynamometry. Strength was compared between the patients who followed …
progressive muscle strength loss in individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The
aim of this study was to identify whether there were any strength differences between DM1
patients who were habitually active or sedentary. Design Knee extension, handgrip, and
elbow flexion quantitative strength measurements were investigated in the DM1 patients
using isokinetic dynamometry. Strength was compared between the patients who followed …