September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month and was the subject of our Wellness Hour. Falls are the second most common cause of injury leading to death. For a person with… Read More »
An ounce of prevention…
Eye Care Tips and Tricks for FSHD
by Helen Cave and the Women on Wellness group Dry eyes, also known as Ocular Surface Disease (OSD), is a common issue with many in the FSHD community. Symptoms are… Read More »
Falling backwards and what to do about it
From the Women on Wellness group At our May meeting, one member shared a great question: Has anyone had experience with falling backwards due to their lordosis? She didn’t feel… Read More »
Stay warm and safe
Our monthly Wellness Hour invited Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky of McMaster University to discuss an issue that many with FSHD face in winter: feeling especially susceptible to cold temperatures. He explains… Read More »
Changing mindset about assistive technologies
Emma Weatherley, executive director of Australia’s FSHD Global Research Foundation, has a refreshingly positive outlook on assistive devices. Instead of seeing the need to use a brace or wheelchair as… Read More »