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Despite recent major advances in understanding the genetics of Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD), the exact mechanisms causing muscle atrophy and weakness remain poorly understood, necessitating further research and clinical awareness. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

November 7, 2007Physical TherapyOpen Access

Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy

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Patients with Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD)

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SPShree PandyaUniversity of Iowa WKWendy KingUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill RTRabi TawilBrigham and Women's Hospital

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May enhance FSHD recognition in practice; leaves open prospective validation of management updates.

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Patients with Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD)

This article provides an update on the genetics, clinical features, natural history, and management of Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy to increase clinical awareness.

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Pandya et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1a38631fae7897603abd8a https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20070104

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Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy

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Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy

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