Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA

• physical therapy
• the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, breathing machines and feeding tubes. There are many assistive devices for SMA. It is best to discuss this with your treatment team.
• surgery for spinal deformity

Activity is not to be avoided, but rather used in such a way as to prevent deformity, contracture and stiffness and to preserve range of motion and flexibility; therefore, it should not be done to the point of exhaustion. Good nutrition will enable the patient to utilize their muscles.

• Overview of Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA
• The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA
• Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA Type 1
• Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA Type 2
• Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA Types 3 and 4
• Diagnosing and Testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA
• Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA
• Resources for Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA - Bibliography