Decreased respiratory performance of children and adolescents with myelomeningocele who use a wheelchair - preliminary data
Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (8), 2019
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, cardiovascu...