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  • January 22, 2015 at 6:06 pm #75485
    physio provision

    hi I have a 24 yr old son with dmd, does anyone one have a private physio. he is becoming more and more chair shaped. I do do stretches but i’m not a physio. can anyone advise???

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    January 23, 2015 at 1:13 pm #95236
    Re: physio provision

    Do you have contact with an NHS physio at all? They may well know of private physics in your area that may be able to help you.

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    January 23, 2015 at 2:17 pm #95237
    Re: physio provision

    I have had help from an actual MD trained physiotherapist.

    Maybe a good idea to contact the MDC on page link above and see
    If there is one in your area.

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    February 5, 2015 at 1:12 pm #95238
    Re: physio provision

    thank you I will try mdc as local physio unwilling to support.

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    February 6, 2015 at 7:32 pm #95239
    Re: physio provision

    I was in the same boat, local authority could not provide regular physiotherapy as I would not be seen as improving! I see a Neuromuscular Physio at my annual appointment and she liaises with the local physio that I pay privately. I found her by contacting a rehab centre in a nearby town who made some recommendations about who they knew of who might be able to do home visits on a private basis. She comes once a fortnight and the rest of the time my PAs do any stretching I feel I need.

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