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  Discussing with a child that they have a muscle wasting disease is not easy. People who are diagnosed with muscular dystrophy have a mind that functions normally, but a body that does not. Being a parent of a child with MD revolves around acceptance. When you get past the initial fear and...

• Knee Pain: Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

  The knee joint is a hinge joint, meaning that it is a synovial joint made up of two or more bones where the joint can be moved in one axis to either flex or extend. The knee joint comprises of the shin (also known as the tibia) and the femur bones. The knee cap or the patella bone is situated in...

• What is Blepharitis?

  What is Blepharitis?Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids, usually affecting both of the eyelids where eyelashes grow.The inflammation of the eyelids is often a chronic medical condition, which is very hard to treat. Blepharitis is a condition that does not affect vision. It is also not...

• Multiple Sclerosis: Coping with Grief

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• How to Treat Sun Poisoning

  Sun poisoning refers to a severe form of sunburn that affects about 50% of people between the ages of 20 and 30. In this condition, over exposure to ultra violet radiations cause inflammation of the skin. Sun poisoning can result in permanent damage if not treated. Overexposure to the sun’s...

• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapy Receives Rare Pediatric Disease Designation

  Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle degeneration paired with weakness.  This is caused by the lack of dystrophin.  This protein is the key to muscles staying strong and uninjured.  This disorder is typically found when a person is very young, as early as three years...