Impact of Aquatic Exercise on Respiratory Outcomes and Functional Activities in Children with Neuromuscular Disorders: Findings from an Open-Label and Prospective Preliminary Pilot Study

Impact of Aquatic Exercise on Respiratory Outcomes and Functional Activities in Children with Neuromuscular Disorders: Findings from an Open-Label and Prospective Preliminary Pilot Study

Neuromuscular disorders (NMD) lead to the progressive loss of motor and respiratory functions and a decline in daily activities and participation. We aimed to evaluate respiratory changes and functional outcomes in children attending an aquatic therapy program. Eleven patients diagnosed with NMD (4–...

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Main Authors: Marta Huguet-Rodríguez, José Luis Arias-Buría, Belén Huguet-Rodríguez, Rocío Blanco-Barrero, Daniel Braña-Sirgo, Javier Güeita-Rodríguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
neuromuscular disorder
children
respiratory function
functional skills
aquatic therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/7/458

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