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Caring for People With Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

In this video from Muscular Dystrophy UK, Dr. Ros Quinlivan from the Queen’s Square Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases in London talks about health care for people living with congenital muscular dystrophy. MORE: Four treatment areas for muscular dystrophy Dr. Quinlivan explains that CMD covers a wide…

7 Myths About Physical Therapy

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a neuromuscular disorder, characterized mainly by progressive muscle loss. Physical therapy plays an important role in MD treatment, however, there are many myths out there about the practice and its benefits. The American Physiotherapy Association has useful information to help set the record straight. You need a referral…

Adults With Muscular Dystrophy: Robert Watson

This Muscular Dystrophy UK video is all about Robert Watson from Renfrew, Scotland. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy 23 years ago, when he was just six years old. In his spare time, Robert likes to play powerchair football and socialize with his friends at nightclubs, concerts…

5 Muscular Dystrophy Stories

These five muscular dystrophy patients are inspiring the entire community with their stories and their outlook on life. 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…

6 of the Best Apps for Chronic Illness Management

Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage…

4 People Who Have Something to Say About Muscular Dystrophy

These videos show how people living with muscular dystrophy (MD) can smash the stereotypes associated with having a disability, and lead rich and full lives. First up is 35-year-old Michael Klinkhamer, who has Becker muscular dystrophy. In this video shared by Story Hive, Michael explains that he spends all of…