Disease Management

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.