Regis University DPT Class Participates in Ducheene Awareness Day

Posted: September 13, 2018

Former Vice President Wendy Mathewson and former President Amy Stone Hammerich of the Colorado Chapter support Muscular Dystrophy awareness month with Regis University DPT class of 2019 on Ducheene’ awareness day.

Ducheene Quick Facts

Ducheene effect 1 in 3,500 births – that’s 9 boys born every day
It is a mutation of the dystrophin gene
Children typically become wheel chair bound by the age 12
Currently it is fatal. Average life expectancy is about 30 years….. unless they find a cure
Physical Therapists and other health care professionals need to be aware and involved in helping these individuals live active lives

Learn more about Ducheene online here.

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