Exercises and Stretches for Muscular Dystrophy Patients

by Wendy Henderson | January 5, 2017

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 of muscular dystrophy here.

Michelle highlights the importance of stretching to increase and maintain the range of motion in patients with muscular dystrophy and talks through some aerobic exercises they can do to improve their health and fitness.

Find out more about muscular dystrophy with this animated explanation.

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