BY BEATRIZ NASCIMENTO, SAO PAOLO, BRAZIL I had some mild muscle weakness since childhood, but in my 20s everything was getting harder. I was constantly fatigued and stressed. By my… Read More »
Self-healing from muscular dystrophy
Medicare coverage for ongoing maintenance physical therapy
Article adapted with permission from Melissa Fox, PT, DPT, University of Virginia Health System. There are times when a short course of physical therapy (PT) can meet your current needs,… Read More »
Muscle activation strategies for FSH muscular dystrophy
Our Dallas support group meeting on January 19th featured outstanding presentations and hands-on demonstrations of muscle activation and the Rolf method, which one of our new Dallas-area members has found… 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 »
Rochester FSHD Family Day videos
Watch the videos here. The University of Rochester Fields Center for FSHD Research has posted a summary and videos from the 6th annual FSHD Family Day Conference held on April… Read More »