Biogen SMA Exercise App

BIOGEN SMA

EXERCISE APP

A helpful resource that parents of children with SMA and patients living with SMA can use to take charge in their disease management.

EXERCISE CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE

Evidence shows that physiotherapy may have a positive impact on patients with spinal muscular atrophy.¹ Exercising, physiotherapy, and stretching routines may help improve flexibility and overall motor function. Maintaining a good quality of life is at the heart of the SMA exercise App.

The current treatment guidelines for SMA by Treat-NMD state that physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises have benefits for both non-sitting, sitting, and walking people living with SMA.²

27 EXERCISES FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH SMA—RIGHT ON YOUR SMARTPHONE.

The App provides a range of exercises for children of different age groups and functional abilities (non-sitters, sitters, and walkers). People living with SMA, parents and caregivers, HCPs, and therapists can easily explore exercises using their smart device and find clear ‘how to’ guidance.

Help to take charge
in the disease
management

Supplement physiotherapy
with additional exercise tips
and stretching routines

Exercise anywhere—
where you want,
when you want

“According to a recent study, home-based progressive resistance training exercise is feasible, safe, and well tolerated in children living with SMA.”³

Created by SMA Physiotherapists with Patient Input

Biogen supports the official treatment guidelines for SMA and promotes a multidisciplinary approach as a key element in the care of individuals with SMA.

Biogen is pleased to have developed these exercises in collaboration with physiotherapists Anna-Karin Kroksmark and Lisa Wahlgren from the Queen Silvia’s Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden, and by working closely with patients and their caregivers.

EASY TO USE. EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

The App is intuitive and user-friendly, so parents and caregivers can easily find the right exercise with clear ‘how to’ guidance.

1.

Select the right
functional level to
get started.

2.

Choose the relevant age
group. Each age group has
three specifically
recommended exercises.

3.

Read detailed
instructions on how
to do the exercise.

4.

Watch the video
to see the
exercise in action.

Ready to get started?

Start exploring the 27 exercises for patients living with SMA. Download now and all you need is Smart Device.

Disclaimer: Please read these terms of use carefully before using the application.

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References

1. Mercuri E, et al. Diagnosis and management of spinal muscular atrophy: Part 1: Recommendations for diagnosis, rehabilitation, orthopedic and nutritional care. Neuromuscul Disord 2018;28(2):103-115.

2. TREAT-NMD Neuromuscular Network. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. [online] [cited 2021 Nov 29]. Available from: URL:
https://smacare.guide/physiotherapy-and-rehabilitation/.

3. Lewelt, A. et al. Resistance strength training exercise in children with spinal muscular atrophy. Muscle Nerve 2015;52(4): 559–567.

EXERCISE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE