Quantitative assessment of sitting time in ambulant adults with Muscular Dystrophy.

Matthew F JacquesGladys L Onambele-PearsonBryn EdwardsChristian G De GoedeChristopher I Morse

Published in: PloS one (2021)

This study has demonstrated increased Sedentary Behaviour (2.2 hours) and Sitting time (1.9 Hours) in adults with MD compared to healthy controls. Extended waking hours in sitting and SB raises concerns with regards to progression of potential cardio-metabolic diseases and co-morbidities in MD.

Keyphrases

muscular dystrophy
molecular dynamics
physical activity
duchenne muscular dystrophy
risk assessment