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Muscular diseases rehabilitation

What is muscle disease (Dystrophy)?

In the medical language, muscle diseases are called muscular
dystrophy. The word dystrophy is derived from the combination of the
ancient Greek words tooth, which means bad, sickly, and trophy, which means
nutrition, development. There is no cure for muscular dystrophies. But
medications and therapies can help manage symptoms and slow the course of the
disease. How muscular dystrophy will affect you or your child depends on
the type. Most people’s conditions worsen over time, and some people may
lose the ability to walk, speak, or look after themselves. However, this
does not happen to everyone. Some people with muscle disease may live with
mild symptoms for years.

Electromyography or EMG

Small needles called electrodes are placed in different parts of the body and the patient is asked
to slowly stretch or relax their muscles. Electrodes are connected by
wires to a machine that measures electrical activity.

Muscle biopsy: A small piece of muscle tissue is removed
using a needle. This piece is examined in a lab to determine which
proteins are missing or damaged. This test can show the type of muscular
dystrophy. Muscle strength, reflexes and coordination tests: These tests
help doctors rule out other diseases related to the nervous system. Electrocardiogram
or EKG: Measures the electrical signals from the heart and determines how fast
the heart is beating and whether it has a healthy rhythm. Other imaging
techniques: Imaging methods such as MRI and ultrasound can be used for the
diagnosis of muscle diseases. Blood test: Doctors also He or she may
request a blood sample to look for genes that cause muscular dystrophy. Genetic
tests are important not only to help diagnose this condition, but also to
people who are planning to start a family, with a history of the disease. Talking
about what the genetic test results mean with the specialist doctor or genetic
counselor is very important for the health of the children to be born. How
is the treatment for muscle disease? Talking about what the genetic test
results mean with the specialist doctor or genetic counselor is very important
for the health of the children to be born. How is the treatment for muscle
disease? Talking about what the genetic test results mean with the
specialist doctor or genetic counselor is very important for the health of the
children to be born. How is the treatment for muscle disease?

Currently, there is no cure for muscular dystrophies. However,
muscular dystrophy treatment has options that can improve symptoms and increase
the patient’s quality of life. Some treatment methods that increase the
quality of life of the patient in muscular dystrophies are as follows;

Physical therapy

Different exercises are used to keep the muscles strong and flexible.

Speech therapy

Patients with weak tongue and facial muscles can be taught easier ways of speaking with the help of
speech therapy.

Respiratory therapy

In patients who have difficulty breathing due to muscle weakness, ways to ease breathing or use
respiratory support machines are shown.

Surgical treatments

Surgical treatments can be used to reduce muscular
dystrophy complications such as heart problems or trouble swallowing.

Medication treatments can also help relieve symptoms caused
by muscle diseases. Some medications used in the treatment of muscle
diseases are;