Is Muscular Dystrophy a physical disability?
Muscular dystrophy is classified as a musculoskeletal physical disability, which is the umbrella term for physical disabilities where the individual’s joints, bones or muscles are directly affected.
What is Muscular Dystrophy disease?
Caused by changes in the genes responsible for the structure and function of an individual’s muscles, Muscular Dystrophy disease is a progressive condition which can worsen over time. It is not uncommon for the condition to initially affect one group of muscles, but over time spread to affect more muscles with greater severity, leading to a more pronounced physical disability.
Care for Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy disease is characterised by inherited genetic muscle weakness, which cannot be cured, but in the majority of cases can be successfully managed with the right care and support in place.
Effective care for Muscular Dystrophy recognises the ways in which an individual is impacted by their unique symptoms, and focuses on helping them to live well with the condition. This could include practical support with their mobility, consideration of how to access any medical support they may need, and support for their emotional wellbeing.
The importance of wellbeing should not be underestimated, and it is this element of Muscular Dystrophy care which ensures that the individual is recognised as a whole person, and not the condition that they live with. By considering their outlook and ambitions in life, Muscular Dystrophy care can empower and enable individuals to live the life they choose.
Person-centred support for younger adults with physical disabilities
To find out more about respite and residential care for younger adults with physical disabilities including Muscular Dystrophy, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable Enquiries Team, who will be happy to discuss the options available, and answer any questions you may have.
Expert support for Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy is one of the many conditions which can be supported by the specialist team at Halcon, our respite and residential care home for younger adults with physical disabilities.Please get in touch to find out about Halcon’s facilities, expertise and ethos, and how the team can support yourself or a loved one to live well with a physical disability.
