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Physical and Occupational Therapy: What They Can Do for You

Almost every ordinary activity — eating a meal, taking a bath or shower, using the toilet, using a computer, driving a car — can be affected by weakening muscles caused…

Tags: Equipment and Assistive Devices, Featured Content, Healthcare, Staying Active, Web Exclusive


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Insights by Ira: An Appetite for Independence

Crème Brulee Prepared by Ira Walker Crème Brulee. It’s a creamy French dessert custard that is presented commonly in a small round ramekin. That’s the crème…but what about the brulee?  To…

Tags: Ambassadors, Independence, Insights by Ira, Ira


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved

MDA’s 2024 Advocacy Agenda

As we embark on a new year, MDA’s commitment to changing public policy and truly empowering the neuromuscular community remains the same. MDA advocates accomplished a lot last year,  and…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Advocacy Updates, Newborn Screening


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Episode 37- How to find Meaning and Fulfillment with Isaac Banks

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with one of Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Ambassadors, Isaac Banks about finding fulfillment in our lives as we skyrocket into 2024. As a certified…

Tags: Relationships


Blog Post | Independence, Personal Stories

Raising Rare Disease Awareness by Design

Graphic Designer and MDA Board of Directors member, Matt Plummer Increased awareness, the dedication of advocates, and innovations in research have brought progress to the treatment landscape of rare disease.…

Tags: Community, Fundraising, Shamrocks


Blog Post | Health, Science + Research

Announcing the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Agenda

The 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference is just around the corner. We’re looking forward to you joining us, as we showcase groundbreaking research and clinical accomplishments by dedicated professionals…

Tags: Gene Therapy, Healthcare, Innovation, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Research


Blog Post | Science + Research

9 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Clinical Trial

Experts recommend asking these nine questions before joining a clinical trial so you know what to expect.

Tags: Clinical Trials, Featured Content, Gene Therapy, MDA Care Centers, Research


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Episode 36- Wrapping Up 2023 with Leah and Amy

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Ambassadors, Leah Z., and Amy Shinneman. Amy feels that connecting and sharing her story with others through MDA…

Tags: Ambassadors, Amy, Community, Genetic Testing, Healthcare, Leah, Mental Health, Relationships, Staying Active, Young Adults


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health, Science + Research

Simply Stated: Research Updates in Leigh Syndrome

Leigh syndrome is a rare, neurodegenerative disorder caused by defects in the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within our cells. This disorder often begins in infancy or early childhood and causes…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Education, Healthcare, Innovation, MDA Care Centers, MDA Resource Center, Research, Resources, Simply Stated


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health

6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor to Get a Diagnosis

When doctors don’t know what you have, ask your healthcare providers these important questions to help them get to a diagnosis.

Tags: Featured Content, Healthcare