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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Diseases and Conditions

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In which of the following conditions is “Gower’s sign” usually present?

Duchenne dystrophy
Polymyositis
Myasthenia gravis

Explanation

Answer: A -“Gower’s sign “is present in Duchenne dystrophy.

Gower’s sign is when a person has to use their hands and arms to "walk" up their own body when rising from the floor. This indicates pelvic muscle weakness.

Muscular dystrophies are genetically determined progressive necrotizing myopathies.

Polymyositis is an inflammatory myopathy.

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular junction transmission disorder.

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