https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv en-us 2018-12-05 13:22:24 UTC 2023-05-22 20:29:03 UTC hello@padlet.com william_hodgkiss2 https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311337168 About 9,500 people in the UK have a form of myotonic dystrophy. It is a group of inherited conditions that show muscle weakness and myotonia.]]> 2018-12-05 13:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311337168 william_hodgkiss2 https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311337788 Myotonic dystrophy is a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting. It typically affects muscles of movement and commonly the electrical conduction system of the heart, breathing muscles, swallowing muscles, bowels, lens of the eye and brain.]]> 2018-12-05 13:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311337788 william_hodgkiss2 https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311338807 There are two types of myotonic dystrophy. Type 1 tends to be more severe and more common in the UK than type 2. ]]> 2018-12-05 13:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311338807 lilly_jarrett https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311340193 2018-12-05 13:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311340193 william_hodgkiss2 https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311340788 There's no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy. But treatment can help prevent or reduce problems in the joints and spine to allow people with muscular dystrophy to remain mobile as long as possible. Treatment options include medications, physical and occupational therapy, and surgical and other procedures.]]> 2018-12-05 13:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311340788 william_hodgkiss2 https://padlet.com/william_hodgkiss2/c4ew84tjjkjv/wish/311342931 Several types of therapy and assistive devices can improve the quality and sometimes the length of life in people who have muscular dystrophy. Examples include:

• Range-of-motion and stretching exercises. Muscular dystrophy can restrict the flexibility and mobility of joints. Limbs often draw inward and become fixed in that position. Range-of-motion exercises can help to keep joints as flexible as possible.
• Exercise. Low-impact aerobic exercise, such as walking and swimming, can help maintain strength, mobility and general health. Some types of strengthening exercises also might be helpful. But it's important to talk to your doctor first because some types of exercise might be harmful.

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