Quantitative muscle strength assessment in duchenne muscular dystrophy: longitudinal study and correlation with functional measures

Quantitative muscle strength assessment in duchenne muscular dystrophy: longitudinal study and correlation with functional measures

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to perform a longitudinal assessment using Quantitative Muscle Testing (QMT) in a cohort of ambulant boys affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and to correlate the results of QMT with functional mea...

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Main Authors: Lerario Alberto, Bonfiglio Serena, Sormani MariaPia, Tettamanti Andrea, Marktel Sarah, Napolitano Sara, Previtali Stefano, Scarlato Marina, Natali-Sora MariaGrazia, Mercuri Eugenio, Bresolin Nereo, Mongini Tiziana, Comi Giancarlo, Gatti Roberto, Ciceri Fabio, Cossu Giulio, Torrente Yvan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/12/91

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