Title: CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist
Organization: CureDuchenne
Bio: Doug Levine, PT, is the owner of Growing Places Therapy Services, PLLC. A physical therapist since 1997, he has primarily focused on pediatrics and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Since 2006, Growing Places has served over 500 children and their families, providing pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapies in the home, school and daycare settings.
This panel discusses inclusivity and the importance of meaningful relationships for individuals with Duchenne.
Occupational Therapist
Tustin Unified School District
Program Lead
Assistance League of Tustin: Assisteens® Buddy
Focused on the intersection between physical needs and living a fulfilling life.
Associate Professor of Medicine and Co-Director
Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center, Director for Translational Research for the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Program, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of California San Francisco Benioff's Children's Hospitals
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology and Director
UMass Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School
How to talk to others about unique challenges like marriage and family dynamics, talking to your kids about Duchenne, and other everyday obstacles that many families in this community face.
From FUTURES 2023
Social Worker
UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology and Neurotherapeutics
University of Texas Southwestern
Post Doctoral Fellow
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This webinar, in partnership with the University of Kansas Medical Center, explores topics like achieving milestones, quality of life, and setting goals in families navigating Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The panelists also discuss how to incorporate quality of life metrics into clinical care.
Professor of Neurology
University of Kansas Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Medical Student
University of Kansas Medical Center
Una presentación interactiva enfocada en definir y construir su equipo en la escuela, abordando los matices de un IEP o plan 504 para una persona con Duchenne, y un ejercicio de juego de roles sobre cómo comunicar de manera efectiva las necesidades de su familia en una reunión escolar.
Duchenne Mother, Grandmother and Advocate
4 Jake's Sake | CureDuchenne
This resource discusses the benefits of early intervention therapy, what to expect from a PT/OT, basic activity modifications, stretching and orthoses for children.
Our CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapists demonstrate at-home stretching techniques.
Our CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapists demonstrate at-home stretching techniques.
