Relationships between muscle size, strength, and physical activity in adults with muscular dystrophy.
Matthew F JacquesGladys L Onambele-PearsonNeil D ReevesGeorgina K StebbingsJonathon SmithChristopher I MorsePublished in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2018)
Quantified muscle weakness and impaired 10 m walking time is reported in adults with MD. Muscle weakness and 10 m walk time were associated with lower levels of TPA in adults with MD. Higher levels of sedentary behaviour were associated with reduced LBM in DMD. These findings suggest a need for investigations into patterns of PA behaviour, and relevant interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour and encourage PA in adults with MD regardless of impairment severity.