Transforming Lives with Muscular dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles responsible for movement. It is caused by mutations in genes that affect muscle function, particularly the production of the protein dystrophin. The most common types include Duchenne, Becker, Myotonic, and Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophies.

There is currently no cure for muscular dystrophy, but various treatments can help slow progression, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life. Treatment typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including medications, physical therapy, orthopedic interventions, respiratory support, and in some cases, gene-based therapies.