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This book is the first to provide comprehensive information in one place on the management of neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) in children. Written by experts from the international NMD community, this volume describes the natural history of the most frequent NMDs, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy spinal muscular atrophy, hereditary neuropathies, congenital and metabolic neuropathies and myasthenic syndromes. Best practice management of key functions typically affected by NMDs, such as, cognition and mental health, respiratory function, gastrointestinal, nutritional and cardiology management is provided. Sexual issues and transition to adulthood are also discussed. The final part of the book provides a critical review of new evidenced-based management approaches to NMDs. The large number of healthcare professionals involved in managing children with NMDs will find this a useful one-stop reference resource. Table of Contents- 1. Parent Perspectives on Neuromuscular Disorders: From Diagnosis, to Parenting and Living With, to Advance Care Planning and Preparing for Death
- 2. The Importance of Setting up Guidelines for Neuromuscular Disorders
- 3. A Multidisciplinary Approach and Management as Best Care Model in Neuromuscular Disorders
- 4. Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Approach
- 5. The Importance of Evaluating Function in Neuromuscular Disorders
- 6. Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Other Motor Neuron Diseases
- 7. Inherited Neuropathies
- 8. Acquired Neuropathies
- 9. Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction: Inherited Myasthenic Syndromes and Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis
- 10. Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dytrophies
- 11. Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies
- 12. Congenital Muscular Dystrophies
- 13. Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
- 14. Congenital Myopathies
- 15. Myotonic Dystrophies
- 16. Pompe Disease
- 17. Mitochondrial Disorders
- 18. Channelopathies
- 19. Inflammatory Myopathies
- 20. Lifelong Physiotherapy: Staying Active
- 21. Management of of Contractures: Stretching, Positioning and Splinting
- 22. Occupational Therapy and Robotics
- 23. Orthopedic Complications in Neuromuscular Disorders
- 24. Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- 25. Assessment and Management of Respiratory Function in Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
- 26. Gatro-intestinal Complications and Nutrition
- 27. Cardiac Management in Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
- 28. Cognitive, Behavioral and Psychosocial Aspects of Growing Up with a Neuromuscular Disease
- 29. Transition to Adulthood
- 30. Sexual Health Needs in Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders
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