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Orthoses, Splints, and Standing Programs in Duchenne
Orthoses, night splints, and standing programs help manage contractures and posture in Duchenne. What each does, when they are used, and how they fit into care.
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All articles and blog posts tagged #mobility.
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Skin and Pressure Care for Wheelchair Users With Duchenne
Once a child with Duchenne uses a wheelchair full time, skin and pressure care matter. Why pressure injuries happen, how to prevent them, and what to watch for.
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Losing Ambulation: What Changes When a Child With Duchenne Stops Walking
When a child with Duchenne stops walking, care shifts: why it happens, what to expect, and how scoliosis, cardiac, and respiratory monitoring intensify.
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Assistive Technology for Communication and Daily Life in DMD
Assistive technology in DMD: switches, eye-gaze, AAC, smart-home, and how to stage the toolkit as upper-extremity function changes.
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Travel With Duchenne: A Practical Guide for Families
Travel with DMD: airline notice for power wheelchairs, batteries, BiPAP and cough assist, medications, documents, and what to plan before the trip.
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Home Accessibility for Duchenne Families
Practical home modifications for DMD families: doorways, bathrooms, bedrooms, ramps, lifts, and how to plan ahead without overbuilding.
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Choosing a Wheelchair in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Wheelchair selection in DMD: when to consider one, manual vs power, seating, growth-ready features, and what families should ask the team.