Table 2.
Results of clinical and neurological examination
| Number of patients (Total 31) | |
|---|---|
| Clinical findings | |
| Low/absent reflexes | 22 (71 %) |
| Weakness facial muscles | 16 (52 %) |
| Scoliosis | 16 (52 %) |
| Muscle tone decreased | 13 (42 %) |
| Scapular winging | 12 (39 %) |
| Muscle atrophy | 11 (35 %) |
| Contractures | 9 (29 %) |
| Low body weight | 9 (29 %) |
| Ptosis | 0 (0 %) |
| Physical limitations | |
| Standing up from supine position | 18 (58 %) |
| Flexing the neck in supine position | 17 (55 %) |
| Standing up from sitting on heels | 13 (42 %) |
| Climbing stairs | 13 (42 %) |
| Rising from a chair | 10 (32 %) |
| Erecting back in prone position | 8 (26 %) |
Four deep tendon reflexes were tested: the biceps reflex, the triceps reflex, the knee-jerk reflex, and the ankle-jerk reflex