Stretching might seem small, but in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, it plays a big role in everyday comfort and long-term care. As muscles weaken and tighten over time, joints can lose flexibility. Regular stretches help slow the development of contractures, support better positioning, and can make daily activities like sitting, transferring, and using equipment more comfortable. For those living with Duchenne, stretches can help: • Maintain range of movement • Reduce stiffness and discomfort • Sup

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is often described as a condition that weakens muscles, but its impact reaches far deeper. It touches the brain, emotions, and behaviours in ways that are often invisible to others but profoundly felt by the child and those who love them. Many individuals with Duchenne wake already carrying a heavy load of stress and anxiety. Without dystrophin in the brain, their fight-or-flight system fires constantly, while weak respiratory muscles make it harder for the body to na