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rlane42

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The child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy must push on his legs and walk up the leg in order to rise to a standing position. The nurse recognizes this characteristic behavior as _______________ maneuver.
 
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_______________________is a condition in which neck motion is limited and the cervical spine is rotated because of shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Gowers'

Gowers' maneuver is a unique way of rising from the floor by walking up the leg in order to get the upper body erect.

Answer to Question 2

Torticollis

Torticollis (tortus, twisted, and collium, neck) is a condition in which neck motion is limited and the cervical spine is rotated because of shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. It can be either congenital or acquired and can also be either acute or chronic.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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