Physiotherapy

Regular physiotherapy is important to keep your child mobile, healthy and well. Physical activity without over-exertion, and normal social play, are recommended for children with DMD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Further Learning

Safe Activity

For all children, exercise and physical activity are important parts of remaining fit and healthy. For children with DMD, exercising can be difficult due to muscle weakness and certain precautions should be taken to ensure that exercise is safe and effective. Click on the button for more information about safe exercise and activity.

Learn about Safe Activity

Advice for PE teachers and coaches

Each child with DMD is different and factors like age and their disease stage have a big effect on their function. Engagement in physical activity and exercise needs to be encouraged and supported even when your student’s strength and abilities begin to deteriorate. Click on the button below for more information.

Advice for PE teachers

Footwear

There are different kinds of shoes for different activities. Shoes can be functional everyday shoes like runners and school shoes, or occasional shoes like party shoes and thongs/flip-flops. For children with foot and ankle weakness and walking or balance problems, footwear choice is important. It is recommended that everyday, supportive shoes are worn as much as possible. Click on the button for more information about footwear.

Learn about Footwear

Extra resources for parents and children

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