Effects of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy The symptoms of limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Weakness in the shoulder girdle may make reaching overhead difficult, carrying heavy objects and doing functional tasks such as brushing your teeth or combing your hair. Weakness in the pelvic girdle may cause problems walking, standing, sit to stands. Heart problems can occur but this is uncommon Respiratory problems can occur over time and this should be monitored regularly. To book an assessment or for more information please email office@manchesterneurophysio.co.uk call 0161 883 0066 . Next → Error_log