Abstract:Objective: The present study aims to evaluate the grip strength and range of motion of the upper limbs of patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis VI in order to observe how these factors can affect and correlate with the activities of daily living. Methods: The sample consisted of 13 patients: 8 males and 5 females, with a mean age of 17.76 years, mean weight of 31.30Kg, and a mean height of 1.17m, who agreed to participate and who met the inclusion criteria. The study was conducted in the state of Pernambuco at t… Show more
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