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Atrophy is the decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue. There are many possible causes, including progressive degenerative diseases of the motor cells of the spinal cord.
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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Atrophy, muscle
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair (powered) | 8 | 19% |  |
| Ankle-Foot Orthosis AFO | 1 | 2% | |
| Aquatic (Water) Exercises | 1 | 2% | |
| Hoyer lift | 1 | 2% | |
| Range of Motion Exercises | 1 | 2% | |
| Walker | 1 | 2% | |
| Wheelchair (manual) | 1 | 2% | |