期刊名称：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
电子版ISSN：1308-5581
出版年度：2022
卷号：14
期号：3
页码：3754-3756
DOI：10.9756/INT-JECSE/V14I3.469
语种：English
出版社：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
摘要：Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder generally affecting children from 3 to 5 years of age. Among muscular dystrophy, Duchene muscular dystrophy is the highly prevalent one affecting1 per 3500 globally and common in boys than girls. It is a progressive disease gradually decreasing the mobility, endurance, strength of the patient. Physical exercises play an important role in reducing progression of disease. Initiation of exercises in early childhood improves functional performance in children. Physical exercises improve muscle strength, aerobic fitness, endurance and health related quality of life in children with muscular dystrophy. The present review aims to find relevant evidence-based studies regarding role of physical exercises in managing children with muscular dystrophy.
