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Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 1988;12(1):1.
The Rehabilitation Management of Muscular Disorder
Chung Hie Oh, M.D.
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine
골격근질환의 재활관리
오정희
고려대학교 의과대학 재활의학교실
Abstract

The management of muscular disorders has not been actively offered and generally limited in diagnostic studies in our clinics. Any disability from weakness and atrophy can be managed with balanced nutrition and a daily exercise program that emphasizes stretching. In additin to this, bracing, surgical correction of deformities and adoptive aids and respiratory therapy are necessary to prevent and correct the deformity, contractures, and life-threatening complications. A brief summary of clinical features found in specific muscle diseases particulary with progressive muscular dystrophy and the rehabilitation program wish to offer hospital facilities and home care basis are introduced in this article.

Key Words: Progressive muscular dystrophy, Rehabilitation, Muscular disorder


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