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The purpose of this study was to evaluate trunk muscle function, including respiratory muscles, in patients with MD2 and to compare it with healthy controls, to determine the occurrence of CLBP in patients with MD2, and to assess whether trunk muscle dysfunction increases the risk of CLBP in these patients.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We enrolled 40 MD2 patients (age range 23 to 76\u2009years, 26 women). A comprehensive battery of tests was used to evaluate trunk muscle function. The tests consisted of quantitative muscle strength testing of low back extensor muscles and respiratory muscles and the assessment of trunk muscle endurance. A neurological evaluation contained procedures assessing the distribution of muscle weakness, myotonia, and pain, and used questionnaires focused on these items and on disability, depression, and physical activity.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The results of this study suggest that patients with MD2 show significant dysfunction of the trunk muscles, including the respiratory muscles, expressed by decreased muscle strength and endurance. The prevalence of CLBP in patients with MD2 was 52.5%. Based on our analysis, the only independent significant risk factor for CLBP in these patients was maximal isometric lower back extensor strength in a prone position \u2264 15.8\u2009kg (OR\u2009=\u200937.3). Other possible risk factors were severity of myotonia and reduced physical activity.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Outcomes of this study highlighted the presence of axial muscle dysfunction, respiratory muscle weakness, and frequent occurrence of CLBP together with its risk factors in patients with MD2. 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