Determinants of muscle preservation in individuals with cerebral palsy across the lifespan: a narrative review of the literature

Abstract In individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), smaller muscle and atrophy are present at young age. Many people with CP also experience a decline in gross motor function as they age, which might be explained by the loss of muscle mass. The clinical observation of muscle wasting has prompted a com...

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Main Authors: Olaf Verschuren, Ana R.P. Smorenburg, Yvette Luiking, Kristie Bell, Lee Barber, Mark D. Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12287