Social Clips

There are different types of muscular dystrophy and the severity of the condition can vary greatly from one patient to another. There are many MD patients who cannot partake in physical exercise, but for others, engaging in an exercise routine can help improve muscle tone and increase overall fitness and…

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 video shared in November 2015, Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence pranks the internet comedy duo Smosh with the help of Dylan Miceli-Nelson, a 15-year-old young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. **Warning: Video contains adult language** Discover five inspiring muscular dystrophy stories here.  Usually, Ian Andre Hecox and…

This MDA video–a part of its Live Unlimited initiative– is all about Haley Frieler. Haley was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at two years old and has spent her life in a wheelchair. She hasn’t let her SMA get in the way of achieving her goal of working in…

In this inspiring video from MDA, we meet Jimmy Valdes and his wife, Julie. Originally from Queens, New York, 47-year-old Jimmy was diagnosed with spinal muscular dystrophy (SMA) in 1971 at two years old. Learn more about their amazing love story, Discover how living with a degenerative…

In this informative video made by Superelectric and Jelle de Jonge for World Duchenne Awareness Day, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is explored using simple computer-generated graphics to illustrate who the disease affects, its symptoms and the progression of the disease from infancy into adulthood. Find out more about…

In this episode of Muscle Owl Talks from Muscle Owl, host Peter Duffy meets Jon Hastie, a Duchenne muscular dystrophy patient who made the film A Life Worth Living. Jon talks about the film and his charity DMD Pathfinders and what it’s like to be…

This video from Muscular Dystrophy WA shares Laura’s story. Laura is a 22-year-old university student from Western Australia who has Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy. She’s studying for a Bachelor of Criminology and Justice with the hope of one day working with criminal offenders on parole. Find out more…

Exercising and keeping fit is always encouraged, but when it comes to muscular dystrophy (MD), there are many patients who cannot partake in physical exercise. For others, engaging in an exercise routine can help improve muscle tone and increase overall fitness and health. However, you should always consult your doctor…

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…