Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Neuropathies, Integrative Manual Therapy, Chiropractic

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome, Inheritable Neuropathies

5-23 Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome, Inherited Neuropathies

Complementary Medicine Recommendations for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) from the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation include:

Acupuncture: "Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition that has been treated effectively with Acupuncture. The theory goes that by improving the circulation, the nerve tissues of the affected area can be nourished to repair the nerve functions and reduce pain."

Sunshine and Vitamin D: "Recent studies have reviewed the effects of vitamin D on health - aside from its effect on bones and concluded those taking vitamin D and calcium had much better leg strength and fewer falls."

Aquatic Therapy: "Warm-Water Exercise Could Help You".

Tai Chi "Improves Peripheral Neuropathy."

There is also evidence from case studies that people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome can benefit from Integrative Manual Therapy, Massage Therapy, Chiropractics, Vitamin E and other Complementary Medicine approaches.............Buy This Issue Now

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Highlighted References

1. Albrecht, K. (2005). "Integrative Manual Therapy Treatment of a 12-Year-Old Female with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome: Focus on the Connection Between Biomechanics and Neurology." Journal of the Integrative Manual Therapy Association Fall (from www.imtassociation.org/Publications-Products/Journal_of_IMT/IMTA%20Journal%20final.pdf).

2. Michaud T, Fowler S. Superficial peroneal nerve entrapment resulting from a congenital plantar flexed first ray: A case report. JNMS Spring, 1995:3(1); 27-35.

3. Pistorius, M. A., B. Planchon, et al. (1994). "[Respective evaluations of mechanical and vascular factors in the pathogenesis of neuroacropathy]." Rev Rhum Ed Fr 61(5): 327-35.

General References

1. Vinci, P., M. Serrao, et al. (2006). "Lower limb manual muscle testing in the early stages of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A." Funct Neurol 21(3): 159-63.

2. Refshauge, K. M., J. Raymond, et al. (2006). "Night splinting does not increase ankle range of motion in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a randomised, cross-over trial." Aust J Physiother 52(3): 193-9.

3. Guzian, M. C., L. Bensoussan, et al. (2006). "Orthopaedic shoes improve gait in a Charcot- Marie-Tooth patient: a combined clinical and quantified case study." Prosthet Orthot Int 30(1): 87-96.

4. Albrecht, K. (2005). "Integrative Manual Therapy Treatment of a 12-Year-Old Female with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome: Focus on the Connection Between Biomechanics and Neurology." Journal of the Integrative Manual Therapy Association Fall (from www.imtassociation.org/Publications-Products/Journal_of_IMT/IMTA%20Journal%20final.pdf)

5. Albrecht, K. (2005). "Integrative Manual Therapy Treatment of a 12-Year-Old Female with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome: Focus on the Connection Between Biomechanics and Neurology." Journal of the Integrative Manual Therapy Association Fall.

6. Brieg, Alf (1978) Adverse Mechanical Tension in the Central Nervous System. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc

7. Albrecht, K. (2005). "Integrative Manual Therapy Treatment of a 12-Year-Old Female with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome: Focus on the Connection Between Biomechanics and Neurology." Journal of the Integrative Manual Therapy Association Fall (from www.imtassociation.org/Publications-Products/Journal_of_IMT/IMTA%20Journal%20final.pdf).

8. Ivory, P. (2006). Getting to the Point of Acupuncture, Muscular Dystrophy Association: http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q82point.html.

9. Hatten, D. V. (2006). Exercise Your Options: Move it, stretch it, flex it, lift it, hit the water — just say YES to exercise, Muscular Dystrophy Association: http://www.mda.org/publications/Quest/q143exercise.html.

10. Smith, C. A., R. D. Chetlin, et al. (2006). "Effects of exercise and creatine on myosin heavy chain isoform composition in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease." Muscle Nerve 34(5):586-94.

11. Folkers, K. and R. Simonsen (1995). "Two successful double-blind trials with coenzyme Q10 (vitamin Q10) on muscular dystrophies and neurogenic atrophies." Biochim Biophys Acta 1271(1): 281-6.

12. Williams, L. L., M. M. O'Dougherty, et al. (1986). "Dietary essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease." Neurology 36(9): 1200-5.

13. Dumitrescu, I. (2006). Naturist Medicine in Romania: http://www.freewebs.com/naturistmedicine/charcotmariedisease.htm

14. Molina, D., Nancy (2000). "Charcot Marie with Sacroiliac Dysfunction." Dynamic Chiropractic 18, Mar 6(06): from www.chiroweb.com/archives/18/06/11.html.

15. Herzog W. Mechanical and physiological responses to spinal manipulative treatments. JNMS Spring, 1995:3(1); 1-9.
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16. Gatterman MI. Disorders of the Pelvic Ring: Chiropractic Management of Spine-Related Disorders. Williams & Wilkins, 1990, 7; 112-127.

17. Karpati, G., G. Klassen, et al. (1979). "The effects of partial chronic denervation on forearm metabolism." Can J Neurol Sci 6(2): 105-12.