Muscular Dystrophy :
Signs and symptoms of muscular distrophies include poor balance, progressive muscle wasting , scoliosis (curvature of the spine and back), progressive inability to walk, waddling gait, calf deformation, limited range of movement, respiratory difficulty, cardiomyopathy, muscle spasms, weakness of muscles of hip and thigh muscle strength (Gowers's sign). Diagnosis of MD is done by combined approach of physical examination, genetic testing , muscle biopsy, electromyography etc,. Currently there is no cure for MD but rehabilitation is provided by physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotic intervention, speech therapy, respiratory therapy etc.,