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The CMTFOI learning library — evergreen education, evidence and support. Newest published content appears first in every section.
Plain-language learning about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, from the basics to daily living.
8 itemsThe evergreen evidence library: CMTFOI-curated knowledge, scientific evidence, evidence summaries and the sources behind Veda.
1 itemEvidence on nutrition, energy, weight, sleep and everyday habits that support living well with CMT.
1 itemMovement, stretching, strength, balance and rehabilitation evidence for people with CMT.
3 itemsOrthoses, footwear, mobility aids, hand aids and adaptive technology.
A 10-year retrospective record review examined patients whose Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) symptoms began after age 50. Researchers found that 8.9% of older adults tested for suspected hereditary nerve conditions had genetically confirmed CMT, often marked by high foot arches, a family history of neuropathy, or specific nerve signal test results.
PubMed / NCBI
A study using standing CT scans evaluated how ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) affect foot posture in 20 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Researchers found that standing in AFOs did not reduce cavovarus (high-arched and inward-curved) foot deformity compared to standing barefoot, suggesting that brace benefits may come from ankle stability rather than correcting foot shape.
PubMed / NCBI
CMT is a group of inherited conditions affecting the peripheral nerves that carry signals between the spinal cord and the muscles and skin.
CMTFOI4 min read
CMT1, CMT2, CMTX, CMT4 and intermediate forms — how subtypes are grouped and why the label matters.
CMTFOI5 min read
Practical daily habits that protect feet with reduced sensation, plus how AFOs and insoles help with foot drop.
CMTFOI4 min read
Moderate, regular, low-impact activity with a physiotherapist's guidance — plus pacing to manage fatigue.
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CMT Veda AI provides education and awareness only. It does not diagnose any condition and is not a substitute for care from a qualified clinician.
