Beckers myotonia is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait where the individual will inherit the same abnormal gene for the same trait from each parent. It has been reported that in order for this to happen, some of the parents may have been closely blood related. It has also been reported to …show more content…
It most commonly appears between the ages of four and twelve. It is a neuromuscular disorder that doesn’t allow for the muscles to relax quickly after a voluntary contraction. The individual will experience temporary muscle attacks that result in weakness brought on by movement after a period of rest. It is initially apparent in the muscles of the legs. As the disease continues to progress it will affect the muscles of the arms, trunk and face. This weakness may become permanent over time. The patient may also present with abnormal muscle enlargement, such as the appearance of a body