Questions tagged [muscular dystrophy]
How do service dogs assist individuals with muscular dystrophy?
Category: Service Dogs
Service dogs play a vital role in assisting individuals with muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass. These dogs are specially trained to perform tasks that help mitigate the physical and emotional challenges associated wi...
How have dogs contributed to the development of treatments for muscular dystrophy?
Category: Medical Research
Dogs have played a significant role in advancing treatments for muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Their contributions are primarily due to the fact that certain dog breeds naturally develop a condition similar to human mus...