How it's diagnosed

*Diagnosis is based on a muscle biopsy
*creatine phosphokinase (CpK3) / enzyme test
*electromyography
*dna analysis

Physical examination and medical history will help the doctor the type of muscular dystrophy

*enzyme test- damaged muscles release enzymes such as creatine kinase

*electromyography- inserting an electrode needle through the skin to test muscle changes in the electrical activity this will confirm the disease.

*muscle biopsy- small piece of muscle can be removed through a small incision or with a hollow needle

* genetic testing- blood samples can be examined from mutation in genes.