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 Hawken Miller For those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy the experience and education of a four-year university is likely within your grasp, and being away from home […]
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, […]
Moving someone who has Duchenne from one location to another is no easy task, especially when considering patient and caregiver safety. Jennifer Wallace is a physical therapist who specializes in […]
As a mom of a son with Duchenne, I understand the importance of physical therapy in this disease. Early after Hawken’s diagnosis, we were referred to a physical therapy […]
