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Gene therapy is the future of treating rare, genetic diseases that were previously thought to have no cure. CRD is breaking down what gene therapy is and how we are using gene therapy to develop therapies for neuromuscular diseases including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), limb-girdle muscular dystrophy subtypes, and spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3).
We love aquatic therapy and we love Swim Angelfish, a swim therapy program in our area. Our 4 year old son, Ned, has been a devoted "swimmer" for nearly 2 years. Not only is swimming wonderful exercise and a meaningful confidence builder, the angelfish team is exceptional.
The first year after our son’s Duchenne diagnosis was difficult, confusing, and frustrating. We didn’t know where to turn, what questions to ask, and how to advocate for our son in a real and meaningful way...