Nov
19
Webinar – The Utah FSHD Study
Russell Butterfield, MD PhD November 19th, 2020: 1:00PM ET This month's webinar shines a spotlight on an ambitious FSHD genetic study led by Russell Butterfield, MD, PhD and Bob Weiss, PhD of the University of Utah. One of the landmark studies in FSHD involved a 1950 publication involving more than 1200 members of an extended Utah family affected by FSH muscular dystrophy and traced back to a pioneer founder born in 1775. Dr. Butterfield will introduce us to this important…
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17
Webinar – Bracing for spine and knee issues
Webinar sponsored by Allard This month's webinar addresses two frequently mentioned topics for the FSHD Community: knee hyperextension and spinal issues such as lordosis that result from the weakening of core muscles. Orthotic braces and supports can provide solutions for some individuals. Our speaker is Bob Meier (ABC CO #3818). Bob has been active in the fields of orthotics, therapeutic exercise and biomechanics since 1978, and has been conducting education programs since 1982. His special interest is in applied closed chain…
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