Strictly speaking, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is defined by the lack of dystrophin in the muscles and in the brain. Practically speaking, however, it doesn’t stop there. Since muscles are such an integral part of the body, there’s a cascading effect on entire bodily systems and social life all affected by the lack of dystrophin.
- Psychosocial (learning, behaviors and relationships)
- Pulmonary (breathing)
- Cardiac (heart)
- Gastroenterology (eating, digestion and elimination)
- Sleep
- Sympathetic Nervous System (chronic elevated stress levels)
- Bone Density
- Endocrinology (hormones)
- Contraindications During Emergencies
- and more…
It’s a lot to learn. It’s a lot to remember. It’s a lot to explain to concerned family and friends.
Which is exactly why we love this video series by the World Duchenne Organization. Each video explains just one topic about DMD simply and clearly in under 3 minutes. It’s a great resource and we hope you find it helpful.
