The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of inherited genetic conditions that gradually cause the muscles to weaken, leading to an increasing level of disability.
MD is a progressive condition, which means it gets worse over time. It often begins by affecting a particular group of muscles, before affecting the muscles more widely.
Some types of MD eventually affect the heart or the muscles used for breathing, at which point the condition becomes life-threatening.
There's no cure for MD, but treatment can help to manage many of the symptoms.
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a UK charity focusing on muscular dystrophy and related conditions. They seek to cure or find treatments for muscular dystrophy and other muscle-wasting conditions to improve the lives of those affected
Macular Society Information staff are friendly and knowledgeable professionals who can answer questions and provide information and advice about any aspect of living with macular disease
NMC provides free specialist physiotherapy and other unique services, which are not available on the NHS, for people with neuromuscular conditions. The NMC team has also offers continual support to anyone affected by the condition, including families and carers.
The MD Support Centre is a a unique multidisciplinary centre and charity, set up to offer specialised physical therapies and support to people in the UK living with neuromuscular conditions, which cause progressive muscle-wasting.
The NHS website provides you with free articles, videos, tools and advice to help you make the best choices in adapting to life with muscular dystrophy.
A small charity, rooted in family values, with a proven, demonstrable and transparent focus on impact. They work tirelessly to help fulfil the cherished dreams and aspirations of children and young people (8-28yrs) with the muscle wasting disease, Muscular Dystrophy (MD) and allied neuromuscular conditions.
