In this super cute video from WatchCut Video, children of various ages meet a man living with muscular dystrophy and ask some candid questions about his life with the condition. MORE: Talking to family members about your child’s neuromuscular disorder Amine talks about how having…
Actor, comedian, and MDA Telethon host Jerry Lewis died of natural causes on Sunday, August 20 at his home in Las Vegas. MORE:Â Watch what happens when children meet a man with muscular dystrophy As well as enjoying a glittering career in Hollywood, often as part of a double act…
In this video from Muscular Dystrophy UK, Dr. Ros Quinlivan from the Queen’s Square Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases in London talks about healthcare for people living with congenital muscular dystrophy. MORE: Four treatment areas for muscular dystrophy Dr. Quinlivan explains that CMD covers a wide range…
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…
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their symptoms, they are also reluctant to smoke the substance. However, there are ways that medical marijuana can be administered, including…
In this video from Gawker, Rich Juzwiak talks to comedian Steve Way to find out how having muscular dystrophy affects his life and how it impacts his comedy. MORE:Â Cyclists ride from Seattle to New York for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy Way talks about the misconceptions…
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disease that causes muscles to progressively weaken. The condition affects mainly boys and the onset of symptoms usually occurs between the ages of two and three and according to the Mayo Clinic, the following are the most common symptoms that present…
An epic coast-to-coast bike ride in aid of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) reached its conclusion last week. Beginning back in May, the bike ride started in Seattle, Washington and finished at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York, taking in 15 different states along the way and 54 days to complete.
A recent study has found that wearing hand braces while sleeping may help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy retain some of their muscle function. MORE: Watch what happens when children meet a man with muscular dystrophy. The small clinical trial had eight boys with the condition who had impaired wrist extension…
Muscular dystrophy (MD)Â is a neuromuscular disorder, characterized mainly by progressive muscle loss. Physical therapy plays an important role in MDÂ treatment, however, there are many myths out there about the practice and its benefits. The American Physiotherapy Association has useful information to set some of these myths straight. You need…
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