The effects of DMD are progressive and becomes more of a burden over time. It is important to spot the disease early. That way treatment can be given, that may be able to slow the effects of the disease. Physical therapy is one such treatment.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or DMD for short, is on of the more common genetic diseases in both Russia and the world. Muscular Dystrophy is the name for a group of medical conditions that effect how a person muscles work. DMD is the most common form of the illness. DMD effects one in every 3500 boys around the world, Russia is one such place where the illness is found. Symptoms of DMD could be things such as, kids not being able perform simple everyday tasks that many of us take for granted. Tasks such as running, jumping, and climbing.
The effects of DMD are progressive and becomes more of a burden over time. It is important to spot the disease early. That way treatment can be given, that may be able to slow the effects of the disease. Physical therapy is one such treatment.
The effects of DMD are progressive and becomes more of a burden over time. It is important to spot the disease early. That way treatment can be given, that may be able to slow the effects of the disease. Physical therapy is one such treatment.
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