Feasibility and effectiveness of a novel dynamic arm support in persons with spinal muscular atrophy and duchenne muscular dystrophy

Feasibility and effectiveness of a novel dynamic arm support in persons with spinal muscular atrophy and duchenne muscular dystrophy

Abstract Background Neuromuscular disorders (NMD) commonly affect the upper extremity. Due to muscle weakness, performance of daily activities becomes increasingly difficult, which leads to reduced independence and quality of life. In order to support the performance of upper extremity tasks, dynami...

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Main Authors: Mariska M. H. P. Janssen, Jolinda Horstik, Paulien Klap, Imelda J. M. de Groot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy
Upper limb
Dynamic arm support
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-021-00868-6

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