Arm Cycling in Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD) Patients

Arm Cycling in Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD) Patients

The investigators believe that arm cycling has the potential to be effective in maintaining or improving shoulder muscle functioning. However, there is no evidence for its safety or effectiveness in the upper extremity. The aim of the study is to establish the ability of FSHD sufferers to perform arm cycling to underpin the future design of an arm exercise trial. The study hypothesis is that the limited range of shoulder movement and muscle weakness should not impact the ability of FSHD sufferers to perform arm cycling.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 18-60 years
2. Genetically confirmed diagnosis of FSHD
3. Willing to attend the assessment session
4. Able to understand the participant information sheet and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Aged <18 years or >60 years
2. Co-morbidity that would affect their ability to perform arm cycling
3. Unwilling to complete the assessments of the study
4. Unable to understand the participant information sheet and provide written informed consent.