by BNS Staff | Dec 4, 2018 | Nursing Resource Page One, Nursing Resource Pages, Orthopedics Resource Pages, Pediatricians Resource Page One, Pediatricians Resources, Physical Therapists Resource Page One, Physical Therapists Resource Pages
Braces are one amongst a number of rehabilitation techniques that are used in those with neuromuscular disorders like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).1 Their effectiveness is thought to vary depending on the individual case. Children with SMA may have spinal braces as...
by BNS Staff | Nov 27, 2018 | Neurologists Resource Page One, Neurologists Resource Pages, Nursing Resource Page One, Nursing Resource Pages, Orthopedics Resource Page One, Orthopedics Resource Pages, Pediatricians Resource Page One, Pediatricians Resources, Physical Therapists Resource Page One, Physical Therapists Resource Pages
Increased pain is significantly associated with lower levels of health, social function, and vitality.1 The results of studies on animal models of neuropathic pain suggest that the abnormal excitability of dorsal horn neurons in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may lead...
by BNS Staff | Oct 30, 2018 | Orthopedics Resource Page One, Orthopedics Resource Pages, Pediatricians Resource Page One, Pediatricians Resources, Physical Therapists Resource Page One, Physical Therapists Resource Pages
Scoliosis is an early orthopedic complication of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).1 The estimated incidence of scoliosis in SMA types 1 and 2 ranges from 60-90%2 and is approximately 50% in SMA type 3.3 The etiology of scoliosis in SMA is weakness throughout the muscles...
by BNS Staff | Oct 30, 2018 | Nursing Resource Page Two, Nursing Resource Pages, Orthopedics Resource Page Two, Orthopedics Resource Pages, Pediatricians Resource Page Two, Pediatricians Resources, Physical Therapists Resource Page Two, Physical Therapists Resource Pages
Patients with progressive neuromuscular diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have extremity weakness that can predispose to contractures, defined as “a lack of full passive range of motion due to joint, muscle, or soft tissue limitations.”1 The etiology of...
by BNS Staff | Oct 30, 2018 | Nursing Resource Page Three, Nursing Resource Pages, Orthopedics Resource Page Three, Orthopedics Resource Pages, Pediatricians Resource Page Three, Pediatricians Resources, Physical Therapists Resource Page Three, Physical Therapists Resource Pages
Poor bone health is a consequence of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Bone mineral density is significantly reduced1,2 in up to 50% of patients with SMA.3 Immobility and muscle weakness in SMA are significant risk factors for low bone mineralization, but bone density is...
by BNS Staff | Oct 4, 2018 | Genetic Counselor Resource Page One, Genetic Counselor Resource Pages, Nursing Resource Page One, Nursing Resource Pages, Nutritionist Resource Page One, Nutritionist Resource Pages, Orthopedics Resource Pages, Pediatricians Resource Page One, Pediatricians Resources, Physical Therapists Resource Page One, Physical Therapists Resource Pages, Social Worker Resource Page One, Social Worker Resource Pages
Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have complex medical needs which can lead to diminished quality of life.1 Historically, patients diagnosed with SMA and their families report significant stress and a low quality of life.2-4 It is incorrect to assume that...