Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT) is one of the hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies, a group of varied inherited disorders of the peripheral nervous system characterized by progressive loss of muscle tissue and touch sensation across various parts of the body. Although there is no cure for CMT at the present time, the goal would be to improve life and function for those diagnosed with CMT. The Unlock Your Hip Flexors Program may help in stretching and strengthening the hip flexor muscles but it will not directly address progression of CMT. The program was designed to alleviate pain caused by muscle tightness and muscle imbalance also to address postural deviation and gait disturbance. Thus it will improve hip flexibility and mobility. Daily stretches are a vital way of helping to prevent your muscles from tightening and shortening, which can lead to loss of movement, pain and deformity in your joints, particularly in the hands, feet and ankles. The program can help with stretching but it is still best to consult your doctor to make sure that the program is suited for you. We need to take into account the different types of CMT, the severity of one’s condition and if you have an orthoses. Your doctor is the best resource to confirm your suitability to the program.
Overexertion needs to be avoided by someone diagnosed with CMT so remember to pace yourself – don’t overdo it. And if you have worked hard one day, think about relaxing the next. Put together an exercise plan – build up slowly so as not to injure yourself. The exact length and type of exercise may vary. (Some people may be able to exercise for five to 10 minutes at a time, while others can do an entire 30 to 45 minute session.) But there should be no muscle pain and no excessive fatigue after the exercises. The idea is to exercise without the pain. Muscle pain and excessive post-exercise fatigue are clinical indicators of over-exertion. Overexertion may exacerbate weakness.
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