title: [The medical and social aspects of progressive muscular dystrophy].
abstract: The existing medical and social patterns of myopathy, in particular progressive muscular dystrophy, are discussed. Attention is drawn to the relative high frequency of this disease, its seriously incapacitating consequences and its hereditary and progressive nature. Reference is made to the work being done abroad and in Italy to cope with this problem and an account is given of questions concerning prophylaxis and, in particular measure, the steps being taken to rehabilitate sufferers from this disease and to offer them the chance of leading a useful social and working life. To this end, physio-kinesitherapy and training in modern clinical and professional education centres are employed.
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authors.lastname: Terzuolo
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D009136:Muscular Dystrophies / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012944:Social Support