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Finding Balance Between Physical Therapy and Play in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) need physical therapy to stay mobile as long as possible, but doctors and families are trying to figure out how to balance therapy with letting kids just be kids and play. The article explores how to make treatment feel less like a chore and more like a normal part of childhood.
WHY IT MATTERSFamilies managing DMD face a real tension between following medical recommendations for physical therapy and allowing their children to enjoy normal childhood activities—this article addresses that specific struggle.