It’s got to happen one day. #duchennemusculardystrophy #duchenneawareness #duchenne #dmd #cureduchenne | Harrison & Duchenne - Raising Awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

When it comes to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, what a parent sees is more than just the diagnosis, it’s the quiet courage behind every struggle. She sees her child endure long stretches when he’d rather be playing. She watches lose a little physical strength every day and try to find solutions to find other ways to continue with his favourite activities, if possible, or invest time into other or new interests. Parents help their child get ready for therapies when he’d rather just stay home and be

It’s Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week. Join us in raising awareness and recognizing the importance of rehabilitation in supporting individuals living with Duchenne. #CertifiedOTR professionals can explore the Duchenne case simulation in the NBCOT Navigator to reflect on clinical decision making and strengthen skills that support independence across daily activities. Access the Navigator by logging into the MyNBCOT account: https://www.nbcot.org/login #OccupationalTherapy #NBCOTCertific

DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Duchenne isn’t “just” a muscle condition. It’s a life-limiting, genetic disease that slowly steals muscle strength - including the muscles needed to walk, breathe, and protect the heart. 🧬 It mainly affects boys 🦽 Most lose the ability to walk in childhood ❤️ The heart and lungs weaken over time ⏳ There is currently no cure But here’s what else you should know… Kids with Duchenne are funny. Clever. Determined. Dreamers. Gamers. Brothers. Sons.