Dynamic Balance in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy: Relationship between Strength and Performance of Forward Lunge, Step Up and Over, and Step Quick Turn.
Joseph A ShraderAshwini SansareVincent ShiehJoshua G WoolstenhulmeJulie RekantRafael Jiménez-SilvaGalen O JoeAngela KokkinisKenneth H FischbeckChristopher GrunseichCristiane ZampieriPublished in: Rehabilitation research and practice (2021)
Considerable dynamic balance abnormalities were observed. Lower extremity strength helps explain low test completion rates. Patients modified task movement patterns, enabling safe task performance. Study results can help direct patient care and future protocol design for people with SBMA.