Decreased respiratory performance of children and adolescents with myelomeningocele who use a wheelchair – preliminary data
Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a neural tube defect that often causes spinal cord injury at the thoracolumbar region, as well as sensory and motor paralysis in the lower limbs. This leads to continuous use of a wheelchair and, consequently, a sedentary lifestyle, predisposition to muscle weakness, cardio...
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research |
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