Fourteen years ago, I travelled to Russia with my family, just months after our son Hawken had been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It was very raw for us at […]
Physical Therapist Elina Gonzalez’s intuition has been a driving force in her career. During one of her early cases, a child presented signs of muscle weakness and underdevelopment, but remained […]
After her 10-month-old nephew was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Karin Gorman was inspired to learn more about the disease and find a way to make a difference in the […]
Haydee Bustos has a passion for helping kids, and through her experience as a physical therapist, she discovered an even deeper desire to help kids with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. […]
Darcy Peach discovered her calling to become a physical therapist while undergoing treatment for a volleyball injury in high school. During her treatment sessions, Darcy’s physical therapist took a […]
Understanding a patient’s motivation for treatment is the key for a physical therapist to empower that patient for the best outcome. For a patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a […]
A physical therapist is required to take on multiple roles while caring for their patients, and this is especially true when treating a complex condition such as Duchenne muscular […]
Guest blog by Celeste Graham, PT, ex-Director of Physical Therapy, CureDuchenne CaresUPDATED 8/12/2022 We are at that time of year when the shelves of our local superstores that just recently […]
When our son, Hawken, was diagnosed 13 years ago, we were told to go home and love your son…there is nothing you can do. Those doctors were wrong, […]
