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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) there are more than 30 different types of muscular dystrophy (MD).  Here is more information about nine of the most common forms. 1. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) DMD is the most common form of the disease and approximately half of all…

In this 2009 video from the Council for Exceptional Children, 14-year-old Bryan Arnold from Anchorage, Alaska talks about what it’s like living with muscular dystrophy and how important it is to educate other kids about life with a disability. Discover five more inspiring stories about people living…

This Facebook video from Science Nature Page shares a little bit of information about the wearable robot hand that has been designed to help people who have lost function of their hands. Discover three types of exercises suitable for people with slow-developing muscular dystrophy. The device could help people…

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder identified by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) there are more than 30 different types of muscular dystrophy (MD). Find out what it’s like to live with a muscle degenerative disease such as muscular dystrophy.

Just because you have muscular dystrophy doesn’t mean you can’t live a rich and fulfilling life. Young adults with MD want the same things as young adults without MD: go to college, get a job they enjoy, live independently. However, they may need a little bit of help along the way. We’ve put…

NFL star, Clay Matthews, has lent his support to raising awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (MD). The Green Bay Packers outside linebacker told reporters at the Players’ Tribune that he first became aware of the disease when he was asked to film a promotional video for the Care Duchenne foundation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsASIV_fiMo In this video from Michelle Durante, we see demonstrations of exercises designed to help muscular dystrophy patients. Michelle talks about some of the types of muscular dystrophy and how adapted exercises can help slow the progression of the disease. Find out more about the nine different types…

Lisa and Amy Howe are 19-year-old twins who live in Auckland, New Zealand. But while they may look alike and share many of the same characteristics, there is one main difference between the two. At the age of 14, Lisa was diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy which affects…

Shared in September 2014, this heartwarming story from LOCAL 12 is all about the Baker family. Sadly, their son Logan died from muscular dystrophy at just 13 months old. However, Logan’s life was not in vain, and he was able to donate his organs. Children with DMD…

The Fundamentals of Caring is an excellent Netflix film that focuses on what it’s like to have muscular dystrophy as a teenager and what it’s like to be a carer. **Warning: the film contains explicit language** Find out what it’s like to live with a muscle degenerative…