Translated from the English original "The Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy - A guide for families".

CONTENTS:

1. INTRODUCTION
   
2. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
   
3. DIAGNOSIS
   
4. NEUROMUSCULAR MANAGEMENT - maintaining strength and function
   
5. REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT - physiotherapy and occupational therapy
   
6. ORTHOPAEDIC MANAGEMENT - help with bone and joint problems
   
7. PULMONARY MANAGEMENT - looking after the breathing muscles
   
8. CARDIAC MANAGEMENT - looking after the heart
   
9. GASTROINTESTINAL MANAGEMENT - nutrition, swallowing and other gastrointestinal issues
   
10. PSYCHOSOCIAL MANAGEMENT - help with behaviour and learning
    
11. CONSIDERATIONS FOR SURGERY
    
12. EMERGENCY CARE CONSIDERATIONS
    
13. ABBREVIATIONS
    
14. LIST OF TERMS THAT YOU MAY COME ACROSS
    

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