Disease Management

Do you have questions for DM doctors and therapists? Join Tina Duong, PT, PhD of Stanford University and Katy Eichinger, PT, PhD, DPT, NCS of the University of Rochester for a “Ask-the-Expert” session on exercise. After the success of the Stump-the-Doctor session at the 2020 Virtual MDF Conference, MDF has created a series using the same format to connect families and DM experts.

One of our most popular conference sessions, Strength Training, is becoming a 4-part series! Join Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Rachel Kahn for a series of strength training classes designed for the myotonic dystrophy community.

One of our most popular conference sessions, Strength Training, is becoming a 4-part series! Join Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Rachel Kahn for part 4 of a series of strength training classes designed for the myotonic dystrophy community.

One of our most popular conference sessions, Strength Training, is becoming a 4-part series! Join Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Rachel Kahn for a series of strength training classes designed for the myotonic dystrophy community.

One of our most popular conference sessions, Strength Training, is becoming a 4-part series! Join Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Rachel Kahn for a series of strength training classes designed for the myotonic dystrophy community.

Presented during Myotonic's Friday Afternoon Webinar Series.

This webinar will cover a basic understanding of adult nutrition, dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), and food preparation. Dr. Krongold (adult-onset DM1) and her partner, Jessica, will demonstrate the tools needed to prepare three simple, nutritious meals for people with chewing and/or swallowing difficulties.

Click here for more information on the Cooking Video Contest!

Heart Health: Understanding DM Cardiac Symptoms with Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD

This session explains how myotonic dystrophy may impact your heart and provides an overview of the cardiac electrical system, common symptoms associated with conduction problems, and preventative measures.

Download the Heart Health Slide Deck.

Exercise, Nutrition & Speech with Katy Eichinger, PhD, DPT, Leslie Vnenchak, MA, CCC-SLP, and Robin Meyers, RD, MPH, LDN

This rehabilitation panel reviews current research and strategies for managing DM symptoms through exercise, speech and nutrition.

Download the Exercise Slide Deck.

Download the Speech Slide Deck.

A webinary presentation on "Facilitating Social Interaction In Myotonic Dystrophy" by Melissa M. Dixon, PhD, MS from the University of Utah.

Myotonic is asking our community members to help educate their doctors about the care recommendations, and we'll show you how. Watch DM doctors and community members act out entertaining skits that will explain what to say to your doctors during your doctors visits. These skits will include a twist: affected community members will be the doctors and doctors are patients in these hilarious educational vignettes.