Our monthly Wellness Hour invited Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky of McMaster University to discuss an issue that many with FSHD face in winter: feeling especially susceptible to cold temperatures. He explains… Read More »
Stay warm and safe
Changing mindset about assistive technologies
Emma Weatherley, executive director of Australia’s FSHD Global Research Foundation, has a refreshingly positive outlook on assistive devices. Instead of seeing the need to use a brace or wheelchair as… Read More »
A delicate matter for female travelers with FSHD
Tips and tricks for managing urinary incontinence Editor’s note: This is a summary of the May Women on Wellness Zoom meeting. The members met to discuss their concerns and solutions… Read More »
Life hacks: Braces for shoulder stabilization
by Peter Blackburn, South Africa FSHD group I have two of the Ottobock 5055 Acro Comfort braces. These are joined at the back with velcro tape (my personal touch to… Read More »
Women on Wellness – Clothing Hacks and more
The “Women on Wellness” Zoom group is for women with FSHD to discuss female-focused health and other topics. These notes are from the November 3, 2021, meeting, which began with… Read More »