Which MD types are described as most common seen in occupational therapy?

• A. Duchenne (DMD), Becker (BMD), Limb-Girdle (LGMD)
• B. Myotonic Dystrophy, FSHD, Emery-Dreifuss
• C. Duchenne only
• D. Becker and Emery-Dreifaux only

Answer: (A)

In occupational therapy, the dystrophinopathies (Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy) along with Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy are the ones you’ll encounter most often. Duchenne and Becker typically present in childhood with proximal muscle weakness and progressive functional limitations, so clinics see many pediatric patients and families dealing with daily activities, mobility, and later-use of assistive devices. Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy, while varying in subtype, is also a common source of proximal weakness seen in adolescence or adulthood, contributing to similar functional planning needs in OT.

This combination covers the bulk of the typical OT caseload for muscular dystrophy, making them the most commonly seen. Other MD types, like myotonic dystrophy, FSHD, or Emery-Dreifuss, may appear but are less frequently encountered in the standard OT practice population.