What should be ensured post-exercise in SMA/MD/MG patients?

What should be ensured post-exercise in SMA/MD/MG patients?

• A. Hydration
• B. At least 30 minutes of rest
• C. Immediate heavy lifting
• D. No change from baseline

Answer: (B)

In SMA, MD, and MG, muscles have reduced endurance and are more prone to fatigue and injury after activity. Giving the muscles time to recover is essential to prevent worsening weakness or muscle damage. A rest period after exercise allows recovery, reduces the risk of overexertion, and supports safer progression of activity. Hydration matters for overall safety, but it doesn’t replace the need for recovery time. Immediate heavy lifting after exercising would likely cause harm, and not changing from baseline ignores the necessary post-exercise recovery. A practical guideline is to rest for about 30 minutes after activity to support safe recovery.

In SMA, MD, and MG, muscles have reduced endurance and are more prone to fatigue and injury after activity. Giving the muscles time to recover is essential to prevent worsening weakness or muscle damage. A rest period after exercise allows recovery, reduces the risk of overexertion, and supports safer progression of activity. Hydration matters for overall safety, but it doesn’t replace the need for recovery time. Immediate heavy lifting after exercising would likely cause harm, and not changing from baseline ignores the necessary post-exercise recovery. A practical guideline is to rest for about 30 minutes after activity to support safe recovery.