by ROD FULMER, McDonough, Georgia Who wants to wear ankle braces? I wish I didn’t have to wear any, but because I need them, I’m glad I found carbon fiber braces… Read More »
Freedom Through AFOs
The flu season is upon us. Should you get the vaccine?
FSHD patients may be concerned about the effect of injections on their muscles, and others worry about exposure to chemicals in vaccines, but FSHD medical experts agree that any potential… Read More »
High-intensity exercise training in FSHD
by Amanda Hill If you or a loved one is affected by FSHD, or any muscular dystrophy for that matter, chances are that you’ve heard it’s best not to exercise,… Read More »
And the new ICD-10 code for FSHD is…
The new ICD-10 code for Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is G71.02. The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is a system used by physicians and other healthcare providers… Read More »
The use of antioxidants in FSHD
What is the scientific rationale and what does the evidence show? by Adam Denny, PhD In recent years, scientists around the world have begun to investigate the role of oxidative… Read More »