Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Water, A Relationship with Benefits
- 84pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Focusing on hydrotherapy as a therapeutic intervention for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), this book serves as a practical guide for utilizing heated pool therapy. It emphasizes the benefits of water's physical properties in facilitating voluntary movement, stretching, and pain relief. The approach aims to maintain muscle strength, respiratory capacity, and range of motion while preventing muscle shortening. Additionally, the freedom of movement in water enhances patient enjoyment and allows for activities that may be challenging in other settings.
