{"title":"MD - Muscular Dystrophy","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Muscular Dystrophy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/7647\/files\/PX000110_PRESENTATION_480x480.jpg?v=1696604952\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Muscular Dystrophy (MD)? \u003c\/strong\u003eMD is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. \u003ca href=\"www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/muscular-dystrophy\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20375388\" title=\"Muscular Dystrophy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Abilities: \u003c\/strong\u003eSome people with MD are able to walk unassisted, but may need help with things like going up stairs while others are unable to walk at all. Most of those with MD are able to grasp things and use their arms, hands, feet, and mouth to some degree.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimitations: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe main symptoms that people recognize is weakness of muscles. Those affected gradually lose the \u003cem\u003eability\u003c\/em\u003e to do basic things like walking, or sitting up. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResources\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"www.mda.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuscular Dystrophy Association\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/teens\/muscular-dystrophy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKid's Health\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"www.mdff.org\"\u003eMuscular Dystrophy Family Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1596\/7647\/collections\/Muscular_Dystrophy.jpg?v=1689173894","url":"https:\/\/assistive.tech\/collections\/md.oembed","provider":"Inclusive Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}