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Physical activity practiced at a young age is associated with a less severe subsequent clinical presentation in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders - 5 Jan 2024
Bettio Cinzia, Banchelli Federico, Salsi Valentina, Vicini Roberto, Crisafulli Oscar, Ruggiero Lucia, Ricci Giulia, Bucci Elisabetta, Angelini Corrado, Berardinelli Angela, Bonanno Silvia, D'Angelo Maria Grazia, Di Muzio Antonio, Filosto Massimiliano, Frezza Erica, Maggi Lorenzo, Mongini Tiziana, Pegoraro Elena, Rodolico Carmelo, Scarlato Marina, Vattemi Gaetano, Velardo Daniele, Tomelleri Giuliano, D'Amico Roberto, D'Antona Giuseppe, Tupler Rossella
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), it is not known whether physical activity (PA) practiced at young age is associated with the clinical presentation of disease. To assess this issue, we performed a retrospective cohort study concerning the previous practice of sports and, among them, those with medium-high cardiovascular commitment in clinically categorized carriers of a D4Z4 reduced...
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