Adams et al.3131. Adams S, Hutton S, Janszen A, Rawson R, Sisk C, Stenger S, Ennis B. Effects of an Individualized Aquatic Therapy Program on Respiratory Muscle Function in Adolescents with Muscular Dystrophy. Arch Phys Med Rehab. 2016;97(10):e130-1. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.08.407 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2016.08.4...
|
USA |
Case series |
Lung function and quality of life |
3 |
5-13 |
DMD |
- |
|
|
Strengthening, ROM and respiratory function |
Once a week, 60 min. |
8 weeks |
32.7 |
Physical therapy, adapted sport |
Almeida et al.1313. Almeida C, Oliveira RAF, Spalvieri D, Braga D, Misao M. Effects of immersion on the breathing parameters of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Acta Fisiátr. 2012;19(1):21-5. doi: 10.5935/0104-7795.20120005 https://doi.org/10.5935/0104-7795.201200...
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Brazil. |
Cross-sectional |
Respiratory parameters of immersion at C7 level |
15 |
12 |
DMD |
- |
|
|
- |
- |
- |
33.5 |
Physical therapy, swimming or yoga |
Atamturk and Atamturk3434. Atamturk H, Atamturk A. Therapeutic effects of aquatic exercises on a boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. J Exerc Rehabil. 2018;14(5):877-82. doi: 10.12965/jer.1836408.204 https://doi.org/10.12965/jer.1836408.204...
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Northern Cyprus |
Case study |
To investigate the impact on physical and psychological health |
1 |
|
DMD |
- |
|
|
Adaptation to aquatic environment |
Twice a week, 45 min. |
8 weeks |
- |
- |
Caromano et al.1717. Caromano FA, Kuga LS, Passarella J, Sá CSC. Efeitos fisiológicos de sessão de hidroterapia em crianças portadoras de distrofia muscular de Duchenne. Fisioter Pesqu. 1998;5(1):49-55. doi: 10.1590/fpusp.v5i1.76912 https://doi.org/10.1590/fpusp.v5i1.76912...
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Brazil. |
Cross-sectional |
Physiological effects of immersion |
20 |
8-15 |
DMD |
- |
|
|
- |
40 min. |
- |
30-32 |
- |
DiBiasio et al.2929. DiBiasio P, Primus KB, Drogos J, Husted C, Stephens H, Thorpe D. An aquatic exercise program for an adolescent with limb girdle muscular dystrophy. J Aquat Phys Ther. 2015;23(1):3-14.
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USA |
Case study |
Effects and feasibility of an individualized program |
1(F) |
12 |
LGMD |
- |
|
|
Weight loss, flexibility, strengthening and physical endurance |
Twice a week, 45 min. |
32 weeks |
28-30 |
Physical Therapy |
Fachardo et al.2121. Fachardo GA, Carvalho SCP, Melo Vitorino DF. Tratamento hidroterápico na distrofia muscular de Duchenne: relato de um caso. Rev Neurocienc. 2004;12(4):217-21. Available from: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/neurociencias/article/view/8854
https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/...
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Brazil |
Case study |
Disease delay |
1 |
9 |
DMD |
- |
|
|
- |
Three times a week, 40 min. |
Two 7-week periods |
30-32 |
- |
Ferreira et al.2222. Ferreira AVS, Goya PSA, Ferrari R, Durán M, Franzini RV, Caromano FA, et al. Comparação da função motora em solo e imersão de pacientes com distrofia muscular de Duchenne em acompanhamento fisioterapêutico - follow-up de 2 anos. Acta Fisiátr. 2015;22(2):51-4. doi: 10.5935/0104-7795.20150011 https://doi.org/10.5935/0104-7795.201500...
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Brazil. |
Retrospective experimental |
To compare motor function on the ground and in immersion |
23 |
15.1±4.2 |
DMD |
- |
|
|
Adaptation to the environment, functionality, swimming, balance, walking, relaxation |
Once a week, 40 min. |
2 years |
34 |
Motor physical therapy, respiratory physical therapy, occupational therapy |
Hind et al.66. Hind D, Parkin J, Whitworth V, Rex S, Young T, Hampson L, et al. Aquatic therapy for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): an external pilot randomised controlled trial. Pilot Feasibil Study. 2017;3(16). doi: 10.1186/s40814-017-0132-0 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-017-0132-...
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United Kingdom |
Randomized controlled clinical trial |
Large-scale research feasibility |
8 |
8.0±0.9 |
DMD |
4 |
9.8±2.5 |
DMD |
- |
EG: FA (twice a week., 30 min.) + F (four times a week.) |
26 weeks |
34-36 |
Physical Therapy |
CG: F(/six times a week) |
Honório et al.3232. Honório S, Batista M, Martins J. The influence of hydrotherapy on obesity prevention in individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. J Phys Educ Sport. 2013;13(2):140-6. doi: 10.7752/jpes.2013.02023 https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2013.02023...
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Portugal |
Quasi-experimental |
Functional mobility, body mass index and percentage of fat mass |
1 |
|
DMD |
6 |
9-11 |
DMD |
Functional mobility |
Once-twice a week, 45 min. |
- |
- |
- |
Honório et al.3333. Honório S, Batista M, Paulo R, Mendes P, Santos J, Serrano J, et al. Aquatic influence on mobility of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: case study. Ponte Acad J. 2016;72(8):337-50. doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2016.8.25 https://doi.org/10.21506/j.ponte.2016.8....
|
Portugal |
Quasi-experimental |
Functional mobility, pleasure, joy |
1 |
|
DMD |
3 |
9-11 |
DMD |
Functional mobility |
Once-twice a week, 45 min. |
89 weeks |
- |
- |
Israel2323. Israel VL. Aquatic physical therapy: the aquatic functional assessment scale (AFAS) in muscular dystrophy. J Aquat Phys Ther. 2018;26(1):21-9.
|
Brazil. |
Case study |
Water adaptation and independence program |
2(F) |
32,33 |
LGMD |
- |
Water skills |
Once a week, 30 min. |
15 weeks |
33-34 |
- |
Nelson et al.3030. Nelson L, Early D, Disorders SI. Effects of a regular aquatic therapy program on one individual with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): A case study. Neuromuscul Disord. 2013;23(9-10):777-8. doi: 10.1016/j.nmd.2013.06.495 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmd.2013.06.49...
|
USA |
Case study |
Quality of life, motor and pulmonary function |
1 |
NR |
DMD |
- |
- |
Once a week |
6 weeks |
- |
Home exercises |
Nicolini et al.2424. Nicolini RD, Braga D, Pires CVG, Oliveira RAF. Efeitos da imersão nos parâmetros ventilatórios de indivíduos com distrofia muscular de Duchenne. Rev Neurocienc. 2012;20(1):34-41. Available from: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/neurociencias/article/view/8299
https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/...
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Brazil. |
Cross-sectional |
Ventilatory parameters |
8 |
15-22 |
DMD |
13 |
15-22 |
Healthy |
- |
- |
- |
33 |
- |
Nunes et al.2525. Nunes GA, Sandri TB, Gold V, Sachelli T, Mazzitelli C. Influência da fisioterapia aquática no quadro de estresse infantil, em paciente com distrofia muscular de Duchenne (estudo de caso). Rev Bras Ciênc Saúde. 2008;6(16):26-31. doi: 10.13037/rbcs.vol6n16.372 https://doi.org/10.13037/rbcs.vol6n16.37...
|
Brazil. |
Case study |
Child stress |
1 |
10 |
DMD |
- |
Adaptation to the environment, trunk control, strength maintenance and prevention of deformities |
Twice a week, 45 min. |
5 weeks |
33-34 |
- |
Ramos et al.2626. Ramos FAB, Ordonho MC, Pinto TCVR, Lima CA, Vasconcelos CR, Silva DAL. Avaliação da força muscular respiratória e do peak flow em pacientes com distrofia muscular do tipo Duchenne submetidos à ventilação não invasiva e à hidroterapia. Pulmão RJ. 2008;17(2-4):81-6. Available from: http://www.sopterj.com.br/wp-content/themes/_sopterj_redesign_2017/_revista/2008/n_02-04/04.pdf
http://www.sopterj.com.br/wp-content/the...
|
Brazil. |
Quasi-experimental |
Respiratory muscle strength and cough peak in a patient with non-invasive ventilation and aquatic physical therapy |
3 |
13-19 |
DMD |
3 |
13-190 |
DMD |
- |
Twice a week |
10 weeks |
- |
- |
Sales et al.2727. Sales I, Clebis NK, Stabille SR. Efeitos de exercícios físicos em piscina sobre a função pulmonar do portador de distrofia muscular de Duchenne. Um relato de caso. Arq Cienc Saude UNIPAR. 2004;8(1):67-72. doi: 10.25110/arqsaude.v8i1.2004.245 https://doi.org/10.25110/arqsaude.v8i1.2...
|
Brazil. |
Case study |
Respiratory parameters |
1 |
6 |
DMD |
- |
Maintenance and stimulation of respiratory function |
Once a week, 30 min. |
6 months |
34 |
Stretching, respiratory physical therapy |
Santos et al.2828. Santos CPA, Hengles RC, Cyrillo FN, Rocco FM, Braga DM. Fisioterapia aquática no tratamento de criança com distrofia muscular congênita merosina negativa: relato de caso. Acta Fisiát. 2016;23(2):102-6. doi: 10.5935/0104-7795.20160020 https://doi.org/10.5935/0104-7795.201600...
|
Brazil. |
Case study |
Speed and energy expenditure rate when moving on a flat surface, and functional range |
1 (F) |
6 |
Congenital Dystrophy |
- |
To improve movement speed on flat surfaces |
Twice a week, 35 min. |
12 weeks |
33 |
Physical therapy, occupational therapy |
Silva et al.1818. Silva KM, Braga DM, Hengles RC, Beas ARV, Rocco FM. The impact of aquatic therapy on the agility of a non-ambulatory patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Acta Fisiátr. 2012;19(1):42-5. doi: 10.5935/0104-7795.20120009 https://doi.org/10.5935/0104-7795.201200...
|
Brazil. |
Case study |
Effects on agility |
1 |
12 |
DMD |
- |
Wheelchair agility |
60 min. |
10 sessions |
32 |
- |
Silva et al. 1919. Silva KM, Hengles RC, Verdiani MB, Cecconi ME, Rocco FM, Braga DM. Análise do gasto energético na distrofia muscular de Duchenne nos ambientes aquático e terrestre. Rev Neurociênc. 2015;23(3):427-31. doi: 10.4181/RNC.2015.23.03.1064.05p https://doi.org/10.4181/RNC.2015.23.03.1...
|
Brazil. |
Cross-sectional |
Energy expenditure when walking in immersion and on the ground |
8 |
10.4±0.5 |
DMD |
- |
- |
- |
- |
32 |
- |
Silva et al. 2020. Silva KM, Cecconi ME, Hengles RC, Verdiani MB, Rocco FM, Braga DM. Análise do gasto energético em crianças hígidas e com distrofia muscular de Duchenne nos ambientes aquático e terrestre. Saude Rev. 2017;17(46):19-27. doi: 10.15600/2238-1244/sr.v17n46p19-27 https://doi.org/10.15600/2238-1244/sr.v1...
|
Brazil. |
Cross-sectional |
To compare energy expenditure between healthy children and those with DMD |
8 |
10.4±0.5 |
DMD |
20 |
10.7±0.4 |
Healthy |
- |
- |
- |
32 |
- |