Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Physical Function of Patients with Bethlem Myopathy and Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Objective. To determine the contributions of body mass, adiposity, and muscularity to physical function and muscle strength in adult patients with Bethlem myopathy (BM) and Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy (UCMD). Materials and Methods. Evaluation involved one UCMD and 7 BM patients. Body compo...

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Main Authors: Maria Teresa Miscione, Francesca Bruno, Claudio Ripamonti, Giuliana Nervuti, Riccardo Orsini, Cesare Faldini, Massimo Pellegrini, Daniela Cocchi, Luciano Merlini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/152684
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