GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Winter weather should not directly affect muscular dystrophies. However, the limitations imposed by muscle weakness of any origin are magnified during the conditions of winter weather including the cold. These problems will resolve once these conditions change as do the seasons.

Detailed explanation-2: -What causes muscular dystrophy? MD is caused by changes (mutations) in the genes responsible for the structure and functioning of a person’s muscles. The mutations cause changes in the muscle fibres that interfere with the muscles’ ability to function. Over time, this causes increasing disability.

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of neuromuscular disorders include: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Multiple sclerosis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Muscles around the eyes and mouth are often affected first, followed by weakness around the shoulders, chest, and upper arms. A particular pattern of muscle wasting causes the shoulders to appear to be slanted and the shoulder blades to appear winged. Muscles in the lower extremities may also become weakened.