Feb 15, 2024 · Waddling Gait in Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness that becomes more severe over time. It's one …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder caused by a lack of dystrophin, and has an overall incidence of 1 in 3600 male births. [1] [2] The progressive …

By school age, children may walk on their toes or the balls of their feet with a slightly waddling gait and fall frequently. To try to keep their balance, they may stick out their bellies and pull back …

Jul 25, 2022 · Difficulty climbing up stairs. Difficulty walking that gets worse over time. Frequent falls. Waddling gait (walk). Toe walking. Fatigue. Other common symptoms of DMD include: …

Mar 3, 2025 · waddling gait. Children who have DMD may have enlarged calves due to problems with muscle tissue. When youngsters with DMD are getting up from a seated position on the …

Other symptoms include enlargement of the calves, a waddling gait, and lumbar lordosis (an inward curve of the spine). Later on, the heart and respiratory muscles are affected as well. …

Mar 15, 2025 · Individuals with DMD exhibit distinct gait patterns that evolve as muscle weakness progresses. One of the most recognizable is the waddling gait, marked by exaggerated lateral …

Sep 8, 2019 · On physical exam, there is weakness in the proximal muscles of the lower extremity, bilateral enlargement of the calves, and a positive Gower sign. (Duchenne muscular …

Oct 14, 2024 · Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy presents in young males between the ages of 2 and 6 years with progressive muscle weakness. It is caused by an X-linked recessive mutation …

Children frequently toe walk and have a waddling gait and lordosis. They have difficulty running, jumping, climbing stairs, and rising from the floor. Children fall frequently, often causing arm or …