Physical Therapy Archives

2019 FUTURES: FITNESS Panel

This panel discusses mental and physical fitness in individuals with Duchenne.

Tom McNalley, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

University of California San Francisco Benioff's Children's Hospitals

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Missy Dixon, MS, PhD

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Divisions of Pediatric Neurology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

University of Utah

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Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapist

CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Program

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Paige Lembeck, PhD

Pediatric Psychologist

Yale Child Study Center

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CureDuchenne Physical Therapy Resources

This resource provides guides to proper message and aquatic therapy techniques, safe transfers, and stretching routines approved by our CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapists.

CureDuchenne Certified Physical Therapy Program

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Letter for School Physical Limitations

A letter from Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT to share with your child’s teachers. This document serves to familiarize them with Duchenne, the physical limitations posed, and reasonable accommodations for the school environment.

Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT

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Physical Therapy: Early Intervention

This resource discusses the benefits of early intervention therapy, what to expect from a PT/OT, basic activity modifications, stretching and orthoses for children.