Oct 22, 2019 · All DM1 patients exhibited gait disturbances—gait cycles were longer, step cadence lower, and pace slower than controls—and disrupted balance. Muscle network …

Aug 28, 2024 · Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a prevalent inherited muscular dystrophy in adults, affecting distal muscles such as the gastrocnemius, soleus, and tibialis anterior. This …

Feb 1, 2025 · This study reveals key gait changes during a 6-min walking exercise in individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1. Spatiotemporal changes highlight the importance of targeted …

Six courses of gait training with a hybrid assistive limb (HAL) were performed in an adult male with myotonic dystrophy type 1 over 4.5 years. The two-minute walking distance and knee joint …

Although gait in DM1 has already been characterized in the literature, this is the first study that calculated the mechanical work and energy cost of gait in patients with DM1.

Feb 19, 2025 · The 6-minute walking exercise leads to key gait changes including spatiotemporal changes in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1, according to a new study published in the …

Oct 16, 2024 · Myotonic dystrophy causes muscle stiffness, especially after rest. This rigidity can worsen muscle weakness and create difficulties in everyday activities. For example, patients …

A rare genetic multi-system disorder characterized by a wide range of muscle-related manifestations (muscle weakness, myotonia, early onset cataracts (before age 50) and …

A proper rehabilitation program targeting gait is mandatory to maintain the quality of life of patients with Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Assuming that gait and balance impairment simply …

Oct 7, 2024 · In this case report, a patient with myotonic dystrophy type 1 underwent six courses of training with HAL over a period of approximately 4.5 years, and the patient's gait endurance, …