Tratamiento - rehabilitación y manejo global de las enfermedades neuromusculares

Neuromuscular diseases are a relatively rare and heterogeneous group of disorders that, as a whole, affect a significant part of the population. The spectrum of signs and symptoms vary with involvement of different organs leading to disability and sometimes death. Recent therapeutic developments changed the course of the disease and prolonged patient's survival. In addition, multidisciplinary groups participate in the treatment of these patients, applying international approved methodologies, for the early identification and prevention of potential complications. Responding to these advances represent a challenge for therapy-intervention-groups, and in particular rehabilitation teams. These aims should be met to improve the lifestyle of patients and relatives by promoting effective education, enhance work possibilities and social integration. In this article we review respiratory, nutritional, cardiology and rehabilitation strategies.