Which option would be least aligned with the OT role in muscular dystrophy?

• A. Providing compensation strategies and adaptation
• B. Supporting participation across lifespan
• C. Relying solely on medical treatment with no OT input
• D. Encouraging environmental modifications

Answer: (C)

OT in muscular dystrophy centers on keeping people as independent as possible by making daily tasks feasible through compensation strategies, task adaptation, assistive devices, and changes to the environment. In this context, relying solely on medical treatment with no OT input is least aligned because it ignores how weakness affects daily activities, energy management, and safety, and it misses how we can modify tasks and surroundings to maintain participation and quality of life. Muscular dystrophy commonly involves progressive muscle loss, so practical support—learning energy-conserving techniques, choosing appropriate aids, and planning for mobility and seating across the lifespan—becomes essential. The other approaches describe core OT activities: teaching compensation strategies and adaptations, supporting participation over time, and promoting environmental modifications to reduce barriers and promote safe, independent performance.