Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation was created in 1958.
Alternative NamesResources - muscular dystrophyInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on muscular dystrophy:Muscular Dystrophy Association - www.mdausa.orgMuscular Dystrophy Family Foundation - www.mdff.org
We Are Family Foundation was created in 2002.
Genetic counseling is advised when there is a family history of muscular dystrophy. Women may have no symptoms but still carry the gene for the disorder. Duchenne muscular dystrophy can be detected with about 95% accuracy by genetic studies performed during pregnancy. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001190.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscular_dystrophy
Family Foundation School was created in 1984.
Milken Family Foundation was created in 1982.
Barton Family Foundation was created in 2005.
The Kellner Family Foundation was created in 2009.
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Save Indian Family Foundation was created in 2005.
Dennis M. Jones Family Foundation was created in 2000.
a careful medical history and a thorough physical exam to determine the distribution of symptoms and to rule out other causes. Family history may give important clues, since all the muscular dystrophies are genetic conditions
There is no known cure for muscular dystrophy, although Eastern philosophies believe that humans can heal many illnesses and conditions by "balancing" the body.In Muscular Dystrophy, prolonged inactivity (such as bed rest and even sitting for long periods) can worsen the disease. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotic intervention (e.g., ankle-foot orthosis), speech therapy and orthopedic instruments (e.g., wheelchairs and standing frames) may be helpful.Occupational therapy assists the individual with MD in engaging in his/her activities of daily living (self-feeding, self-care activities, etc.) and leisure activities at the most independent level possible