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Elsevier, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 3(23), p. 675-687

DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2012.06.009

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Prevention and Management of Limb Contractures in Neuromuscular Diseases

Journal article published in 2012 by Andrew J. Skalsky, Craig M. McDonald ORCID
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Abstract

Limb contractures are a common impairment in neuromuscular diseases (NMD). They contribute to increased disability due to decreased motor performance, mobility limitations, reduced functional range of motion, loss of function for activities of daily living (ADL), and increased pain. The pathogenesis of contractures is multifactorial. Myopathic conditions are associated with more severe limb contractures in comparison to neuropathic disorders. Although the evidence supporting the efficacy of multiple interventions to improve ROM in NMD in a sustained manner is lacking, there are generally accepted principles with regard to splinting, bracing, stretching, and surgery that help minimize the impact or disability from the contractures.