Objective Assessment of Walking Impairments in Myotonic Dystrophy by Means of a Wearable Technology and a Novel Severity Index

Objective Assessment of Walking Impairments in Myotonic Dystrophy by Means of a Wearable Technology and a Novel Severity Index

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a genetic inherited autosomal dominant disease characterized by multisystem involvement, including muscle, heart, brain, eye, and endocrine system. Although several methods are available to evaluate muscle strength, endurance, and dexterity, there are no validated...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Saggio, Alessandro Manoni, Vito Errico, Erica Frezza, Ivan Mazzetta, Rosario Rota, Roberto Massa, Fernanda Irrera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Electronics
Subjects:
wearable sensors
IMU
myotonic dystrophy
gait analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/708

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