Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Upper Limb Short Questionnaire in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the construct validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Upper Limb Short Questionnaire in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Materials And Methods: A total of 41 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have participated in the study. Upper and lower extremities functional levels were assessed with Vignos Scale and Brooke Upper Extremity Functional Rating Scale, respectively.

The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions affect the healthcare and health status of paediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases: a developing country perspective.

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the rapid and unprecedented reorganisation of current practices in the treatment of neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Cessation of care and treatments can worsen the underlying condition, exacerbate symptoms, and increase anxiety, leading to a vicious circle and increased management concerns. This study aims to determine the changes in healthcare and health status of children with NMD from a developing country perspective.

Factors associated with balance ability in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies.

Background: Problems such as progressive muscle function loss, postural deteriorations, and contractures seen in patients with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies (D/BMD) may affect children's balance ability, and impaired balance ability may lead to limitations in children's functional level.

Research Question: What factors are associated with balance ability in children with D/BMD?

Methods: Twenty participants with D/BMD were included in the study. Participants' ages were asked; height, body weight, and body mass index (BMI) were recorded.

The psychometric properties of Turkish version of the Modified Paediatric Mini Mental Scale.

Background: Children with neurological diseases suffer from neurocognitive problems due to both the disease and the treatment processes. Therefore, it is necessary that a battery can be used to determine and track the cognitive function of these children. The aim of this study is to establish the Turkish version of the Modified Paediatric Mini Mental Scale (MPMMS), ensure its cultural adaptation, and test the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the MPMMS.

Functional level and its relationship to upper extremity function, pain, and muscle stiffness in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Background: The progressive symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) negatively affect upper extremity skills, and this may have an effect that reduces the independence of daily life.

Aims: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between functional level and upper extremity function, pain, and stiffness in children with DMD.

Methods: A total of 38 children with DMD were participated.

Stimulated biofeedback training for a child with Becker muscular dystrophy and compartment syndrome in the left forearm.

Background: Muscular dystrophy negatively affects ambulation, mobility, self-care, and community involvement. Neonatal compartment syndrome (NCS) causes loss of muscle strength, sensory problems, and limb dysfunction. Patients with Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) and/or NCS may benefit from individualized rehabilitation to improve function.