Effects of a balance exercise programme in myotonic dystrophy type 1: A pilot study

摘要: AbstractThis pilot study aimed to evaluate the effects of balance exercises in adults with classical myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) directly after intervention and at follow-up 12 weeks. Eleven outpatients (median age 49 years, range 36–60 years) difficulties participating a 10 week were assessed before, follow-up. The primary outcome measure was confidence, measured Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale. Secondary measures Step Test, Timed Up Go test, m Walk maximum pace, isometric muscle force legs number falls. most important findings that nine 11 patients scored higher on ABC scale (p = 0.02), steps Test increased participants. remained follow-up, but confidence not maintained for all patients. unchange...