MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, DUCHENNE: REHABILITATION

Course overview

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the most severe condition of a heterogeneous group of incurable inherited muscle wasting diseases. DMD is an X-linked recessive disease characterized by progressive weakening of the skeletal and voluntary muscles. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of rehabilitation of patients with DMD, including clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.