Duchenne muscular dystrophy evidence-based online training at your fingertips
Expand your knowledge and fill your “toolbox” with treatment ideas for your patients with Duchenne.
Our mission is to increase the health and well-being of those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
New Online Training
Learning made easy
Earn CEUs without taking time off work or traveling
Video lecture makes it easy to revisit topics you want to hear again
Learn from anywhere with computer access
Revisit lessons anytime you need
Contact the instructor during the course for more information
AT FIRST DO NO HARM
Ensure you are safely treating your patients
Standard therapy treatment techniques and protocol can do irreversible harm to a patient with Duchenne. With the E-Learning course, you will be able to navigate the important differences in care including:
Adaptive Equipment
Adaptive Equipment
Specialized equipment starts when they are young and is an increasingly significant part of their daily life.
Appropriate Exercise
Appropriate Exercise
Certain exercises can damage muscle and others exercises are recommended to help maintain muscle.
Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation
One of the most important areas to begin addressing at a very young age and continue throughout lifespan.
Flexibility
Flexibility
Affect a patient’s mobility, independence and comfort by using effective flexibility management.
Course Objectives
Identify medical tests for diagnosis
Identify types of genetic mutations
Identify stages of Duchenne
Identify how Duchenne affects multiple body systems
Choose appropriate treatment interventions
Prescribe appropriate exercise routines
Name multiple healthcare providers involved in care
COURSE SPOTLIGHT
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Current understanding and treatment
This 4 ½ hour course provides everything from diagnosis and pathology to prognosis and intervention for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This course qualifies PTs to apply to become CureDuchenne Certified PTs!