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The CMTA Report Summer 2024_FOR GUIDES AND BROCHURES DOWNLOAD
…to exercise started with my own story. I have CMT2A, and I’ve always loved fitness. I’ve been active throughout my life, although, in the past, I’ve struggled to find exercises…
Voice_of_the_Patient_Report_8-19-2019
…health o Many patients use complementary methods such as exercise, swimming, acupuncture, meditation, and massage o Patients are very creative in finding adaptations to help with their daily lives and…
Anthony Zahn, Paralympian
…bronze medals at the world championships. But he no longer had the energy for the training required to compete at a world-class level. Anthony believes that while recreational exercise can…
James Cuizon, Ironman
…with CMT to engage in some form of exercise. In his words, “A fit body is the key to everything else. If you don’t feel healthy, you won’t perform at…
Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease and Breathing Problems
…strength to handle respiratory demand on their own. What is Dyspnea on Exertion? Dyspnea (disp-nee-uh) on exertion is shortness-of-breathe when doing anything physically demanding such as vigorous exercise and is…
The Adventures of Archy
…and enjoy the feeling. While I was doing that, he recommended that I use some squeezing and stretching exercises to keep my toes (fingers) supple. He also wrote out a…
CMTA’s 40 Under 40
…translational treatment option for distinct CMT1 types and that physical exercise dampens neuroinflammation, mitigates neuropathy and improves clinical outcome in an animal model for CMT1X. Klein is currently focusing on…
CMT and Other Medical Conditions
…CMT cause difficulty losing weight? As far as we know, there is no direct link between CMT and inability to lose weight. However, lack of exercise and fatigue can cause…
JACKSONVILLE, FL CMTA BRANCH MEETING (IN-PERSON) WITH GUEST SPEAKER
06/17/2023 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Please join us (in person) for the Jacksonville, FL CMTA Branch meeting on Saturday, June 17th at 9 am Eastern Time. We will meet at the Cannaday Building Room 1106. The address is 4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224. During our meeting, we will welcome guest speaker, Amanda Lazo, OT, OTD. Amanda is […]
Ride a Bike
…riding a bike will be something you do for fun, not just to stay fit! [Check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, and if you use clipless pedals,…