I was diagnosed March 13,2010 with Myasthenia Gravis, is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Physiotherapy treatment of Myasthenia Gravis
Build and maintain your muscular strength
Utilise warm up effects to reduce the impact of Myasthenia Gravis
Develop strategies for effective management of your condition specific to your individual needs
Decrease your risk of falling
Enhance your ability to function daily
initial appointment will involve an assessment with to review current mobility, movement that at each of joints, coordination, balance and strength. physio will also assess your capabilities with functional tasks like walking, standing, sitting and lying and how you cope manoeuvring into each position. The outcome of this initial review will then be discussed between you and your physiotherapist and some main goals will be set for you. You will then follow a programme of clinic or home treatment with your physiotherapist along with some home activities to help with your progression. The activities you complete with your physiotherapist may focus on:
Muscle strengthening
Joint flexibility / range
Completion of functional tasks and maintenance of independence
Balance
Smoothness and coordination of activities
Dr.Avinash Saini
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