Women with myotonic dystrophy type 1 might feel less pain and notice better leg function after doing a 12-week supervised strength training program.

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Resistance training in women with myotonic dystrophy type 1: a multisystemic therapeutic avenue.

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2024 Jul

The study looked at women with myotonic dystrophy who did strength training for 12 weeks and found they had less pain and felt their legs worked better—just as the claim says.

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Resistance training in women with myotonic dystrophy type 1: a multisystemic therapeutic avenue.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2024.05.009

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