Abstract
In August 1997, 265 muscular dystrophy association clinic directors from 187 clinics were resurveyed by phone and by mail to determine how management patterns had changed during this time. There were 151 responses from one or more physician directors of 110 of 187 contacted clinics. As it was in 1987, scoliosis, pulmonary morbidity, and premature death are not being prevented for the majority of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients and others with neuromuscular disease.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 193-196 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 79 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
Keywords
- Cough
- Exsufflation
- History
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Poliomyelitis
- Respiratory Paralysis
- Respiratory Therapy