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Types (60)

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Muscular Dystrophy (17)

Is Swimming Resistance Training Safe for Muscular Dystrophy?
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
Bethlem Myopathy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, Treatment
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?

Becker (Bmd) (17)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Support Groups: 5 Ways They Can Help
How Gowers’ Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies

Congenital (Cmd) (8)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies

Duchenne (Dmd) (49)

8 Ways To Make a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-Friendly Home: Tips for Stairs and More
Is DMD Hereditary? 6 Facts About Genetic Testing
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Physical Therapy: What To Expect
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates

Emery Dreifuss (Edmd) (9)

4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?

Facioscapulohumeral (Fshd) (7)

9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ

Limb Girdle (Lgmd) (10)

6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
How Gowers’ Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Myotonic (Dm) (9)

9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
How Is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed? 8 Tests and What To Expect

Oculopharyngeal (Opmd) (6)

Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More

Unknown Type (5)

8 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
How Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affects Walking
Occupational Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Does It Look Like?

Treatments (54)

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Weight Control (1)

Diet for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Foods To Eat and Foods To Avoid

Vyondys 53 (Golodirsen) (7)

DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More

Viltepso (Viltolarsen) (7)

DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More

Speech Therapy (6)

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?
Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
17 Muscular Dystrophy Medical Devices To Help With Symptoms

Respiratory Therapy (9)

How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More

Respiratory Monitoring (5)

Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
How Is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed? 8 Tests and What To Expect
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Range Of Motion Exercises (6)

8 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More
Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Physical Therapy: What To Expect

Psychiatric Support (1)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider

Prednisone (4)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?

Physical Therapy (30)

Is Swimming Resistance Training Safe for Muscular Dystrophy?
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ

Pain Management (3)

Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Pacemakers Or Other Heart Devices (2)

Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook

Occupational Therapy (10)

Occupational Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Does It Look Like?
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options

Nutrition Or Nutritional Support (3)

Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Diet for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Foods To Eat and Foods To Avoid
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More

Genetic Counseling (18)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
How Is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed? 8 Tests and What To Expect
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Be Prevented? 6 DMD Facts

Exondys 51 (Eteplirsen) (7)

Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?

Emotional Support Or Counseling (6)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
7 Facts About DMD Caregivers Should Know

Emflaza (Deflazacort) (3)

Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Elevidys (Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec Rokl) (6)

Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates

Duvyzat (Givinostat) (6)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Diuretics (1)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More

Clinical Trials (13)

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Stem Cell Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy: Cost, Benefits, and FAQ
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Be Prevented? 6 DMD Facts
How Do You Know if DMD Is Causing Muscle Damage? Monitoring CK Levels

Cardiac Monitoring (8)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options

Biphosphonates (1)

DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (Bi Pap) Machine (1)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options

Beta Blockers (8)

How Gowers’ Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Behavioral Therapy (1)

How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

Assistive Devices Like Canes, Braces, And Wheelchairs (24)

8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis
How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Wheelchair Use: Tips and Tools
Bethlem Myopathy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, Treatment

Assisted Ventilation (4)

Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable

Amondys 45 (Casimersen) (6)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Agamree (Vamorolone) (3)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Ace Inhibitors (8)

Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?

Topics (62)

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Personal Stories (2)

8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis
4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy

News (10)

Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
How Do You Know if DMD Is Causing Muscle Damage? Monitoring CK Levels

Roles (20)

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Parent (10)

8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness: 9 Ways To Get Involved
Diet for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Foods To Eat and Foods To Avoid
How Gowers’ Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Caregiver (16)

8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Wheelchair Use: Tips and Tools
Diet for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Foods To Eat and Foods To Avoid
How Gowers’ Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Multiple Diagnoses (16)

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Anxiety (4)

10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) (4)

How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) (3)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

Back Pain (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Cardiomyopathy (4)

Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs) (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Depression (3)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know

Epilepsy (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Heart Disease (2)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Joint Pain (1)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know

Kidney Or Bladder Stones (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Muscular Dystrophy (Md) (3)

Is Muscular Dystrophy an Autoimmune Disease?
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Obesity (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Scoliosis (9)

7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Physical Therapy: What To Expect

Sleep Apnea (1)

Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?

Urinary Tract Infection (Uti) (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

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