Duchenne muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, but physical exercise should still be part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is ...

A new study using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in zebrafish found that certain activities may help strengthen muscles affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe type of muscular ...

Data are scarce regarding the benefits of strength training for muscular dystrophies, for which there are no cures. Strength training to ameliorate the effects of muscular dystrophies (MDs) was found ...

Exercise has been a part of Jillian Mercado’s life for almost as long as she can remember—even if it wasn’t always a welcome part. The L-Word: Generation Q star began working with a physical therapist ...

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that weakens and damages muscles. It can worsen with age. However, its symptoms are less severe than those of ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neurological condition that causes severe muscle weakness and intellectual disability. DMD is an inherited (passed down) disorder. The condition is linked ...

Muscular dystrophies are a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive breakdown of muscle tissue. Two of the most common types are Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular ...