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An integrated approach in a case of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Stefano Pasotti, Bruno Magnani, Emanuela Longa
1LUSAMMR Laboratory for Motor Activities in Rare Diseases, Voghera, University of Pavia, Via Forlanini 6, Pavia 27100, Italy. gdantona@unipv.it.
Background:
Muscle fatigue, weakness and atrophy are basilar clinical features that accompany facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) the third most common muscular dystrophy.No therapy is available for FSHD.
Case Presentation:
We describe the effects of 6mo exercise therapy and nutritional supplementation in a 43-year-old woman severely affected by FSHD.
Conclusion:
A mixed exercise program combined with nutritional supplementation can be safely used with beneficial effects in selected patients with FSHD.
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