The typical sign that appears in the early ambulatory stage of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy are:
- Constant muscle weakness that begins from the proximal muscles and pelvis and then affects voluntary muscles,
- The child loss interest in running, falling, toe walking, etc.
- Growing impairment with ADLs and mobility start around age 5 and unable to ambulate follows.
what is the early ambulatory DMD?
The early ambulatory DMD is the first thing that happens or that shows when a patient have symptoms of the above.
It is known to be the waddling gait, Gowers' sign, and it is one where the person might toe walking, and constant struggle when climbing the stairs.