Adaptive equipment in muscular dystrophy commonly includes which of the following?

• A. Wheelchairs
• B. Wheelchairs, lifts, shower chairs, splints
• C. Crutches
• D. Prosthetic limbs

Answer: (B)

In muscular dystrophy, adaptive equipment is used to maintain independence as weakness progresses, focusing on mobility, safe transfers, daily care, and joint support. Wheelchairs provide long-term mobility when walking is limited, enabling independent movement and reducing fatigue. Lifts help with transferring from bed to chair or in and out of the caregiver’s area, lowering the risk of falls and easing caregiving. Shower chairs and related safety gear make bathing safer and more doable as strength declines, while splints help support joints and prevent contractures, preserving range of motion and reducing pain.

This combination—mobility, transfers, bathroom safety, and joint support—covers the most common needs in MD, making it the best choice. Crutches typically require more upper body strength and balance than many with MD can reliably muster as the disease progresses. Prosthetic limbs are for amputations, not typical adaptive equipment for MD.