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Overwork weakness does not occur in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A). Exercise and physical activity are encouraged for CMT1A patients, as muscle strength is not negatively impacted by usage.

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  • Clinical Muscle Physiology
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Overwork weakness (OW) is muscle weakening from exertion, known in some neuromuscular disorders.
  • Its occurrence in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is debated, with prior studies yielding conflicting results.
  • Previous research focused on hands and did not assess lower limb muscles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the overwork weakness (OW) hypothesis in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A).
  • To compare bilateral muscle strength in hands and legs of CMT1A patients.
  • To determine if dominant limb muscles weaken more than non-dominant ones in CMT1A.

Main Methods:

  • Bilateral intrinsic hand and leg muscle strength were assessed in 271 adult CMT1A patients.
  • Manual testing and manual dexterity evaluations were employed.
  • Muscle strength was compared between dominant and non-dominant sides.

Main Results:

  • No significant side-to-side strength differences were found for intrinsic hand muscles (first dorsal interosseous, abductor pollicis brevis) or leg muscles (anterior tibialis, triceps surae).
  • Dominant muscles did not weaken with increased age or disease severity (CMT Neuropathy Score).
  • The dominant triceps surae showed slightly greater strength with advancing age and disease severity.

Conclusions:

  • The study data do not support the overwork weakness (OW) hypothesis in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A).
  • Exercise and physical activity are not detrimental and should be encouraged for CMT1A patients.
  • Rehabilitation remains the primary effective treatment for managing CMT1A.