Exercises for Everyday Life - 2024 In Motion Awareness Month

Myotonic Dystrophy In Motion Awareness Month 2024

Week 2: Little Things Count
Exercises for Everyday Life

Join MDF Grantee, Kristina Kelly, DPT, University of Missouri-Columbia, for a webinar focusing on incorporating small exercises into your daily routine. Learn about the importance of a balanced movement practice and discover simple movements that can enhance your overall well-being. (This session serves as an amazing companion to the MDF Exercise Guide for People Living with Myotonic Dystrophy: https://www.myotonic.org/sites/defaul... )

Learn more about the 2024 Myotonic Dystrophy In Motion Awareness Month: https://www.myotonic.org/celebrate-my...


Our Presenter

Kristina Kelly, PT, DPT, MS, EdM, NCS, CPT, PES

Dr. Kristina Kelly’s research focuses on understanding and treating motor dysfunction and fatigue in people aging with neuromuscular conditions. She uses clinically relevant methods to study the motor unit and the peripheral and central influences on its function in health and disease across adulthood. Through identification of convergent as well as divergent mechanisms amongst healthy aging and neuromuscular disease populations, her work aims to explain common targets for function-preserving or -restoring interventions while also providing insight into the potential need for specialized approaches in disorders of the motor unit. The overall goal of her work is to develop evidence-based, patient-centered therapeutic approaches with emphasis on exercise and healthy behaviors to enhance motor performance and maximize health span.

Click here to read more about MDF Research Grant Recipient, Dr. Kristina Kelly: https://www.myotonic.org/high-priorit...


Participation Disclaimer

Before participating in any MDIM Awareness Month programming, it is important to consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare professional to ensure that exercise is safe and appropriate for your individual needs. The information provided in this exercise program is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.

By participating in this exercise program, you acknowledge that there are inherent risks involved in any physical activity, and you voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all risks. You agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation and any contractors from any and all claims, liabilities, or damages arising out of your participation in the program.

If at any time during the exercise program you feel discomfort, pain, dizziness, or any other unusual symptoms, you should stop immediately and consult with a medical professional.

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
05:47 - Laying the Foundation
15:31 - Exercise Examples
56:42 - Making Movement a Habit
59:53 - Closing Remarks