Physical activity and the use of standard and complementary therapies in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies.

Purpose: To record the use and perceived benefits of mainstream allied health services, complementary therapies, nutritional supplements and structured physical activity in a paediatric population of males with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy.

Method: A questionnaire was distributed to 125 parents of males with a dystrophinopathy within a tertiary neuromuscular clinic population in Melbourne, Australia.

Results: Response rate to the survey was 41%.