Assessing upper extremity capacity as a potential indicator of needs related to household activities for rehabilitation services in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1

Highlights • Potential indicator obtained may expand the tools to guide health professionals in needs for rehabilitation services. • Grip and lateral pinch strength show a strong relationship with the housing activities. • Grip and lateral pinch strength are potential indicators of difficulty in hou...

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Published in:Neuromuscular disorders : NMD 2015-06, Vol.25 (6), p.522-529
Main Authors: Raymond, Kateri, Auger, Louis-Pierre, Cormier, Marie-France, Vachon, Christine, St-Onge, Sabrina, Mathieu, Jean, Noreau, Luc, Gagnon, Cynthia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cross-Sectional Studies
Cut-off scores
Female
Hand Strength
Homecare services
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle strength
Myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy - diagnosis
Myotonic Dystrophy - rehabilitation
Needs Assessment
Neurology
Patient Participation
Rehabilitation
Social participation
Social Support
Upper Extremity - physiopathology
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Summary:Highlights • Potential indicator obtained may expand the tools to guide health professionals in needs for rehabilitation services. • Grip and lateral pinch strength show a strong relationship with the housing activities. • Grip and lateral pinch strength are potential indicators of difficulty in housing activities. • Adult and late-onset phenotypes present lower scores than expected on upper extremity capacity.
ISSN:0960-8966
1873-2364
DOI:10.1016/j.nmd.2015.03.015