Dynamic Movement Orthoses®, DMO®s, have been seen to help manage the symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) by helping patients maintain their mobility whilst improving posture and alignment also by assisting to maintain posture and alignment. DMD according to the NHS website “a child with Duchenne MD may:

·         have difficulty walking, running or jumping

·         have difficulty standing up

·         be unable to climb the stairs without support (NHS, 2021)”

All patients with DMD will present differently and our DMO® trained clinicians will always prescribe a product that they think will provide the patient with the greatest benefit. From looking at patient trends the most popular products used to help patients with DMD include the DMO® suit and DMO® sock or the DMO® shorts.

References:

NHS (2021). Types Muscular Dystrophy. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/muscular-dystrophy/types/ Date accessed: [27/02/2023].