The Muscular Dystrophy UK: Muscles Matter Podcast
A podcast for people living with a muscle wasting and weakening condition, their family and carers. Themes span from health and wellbeing, the latest research, tips and advice on day to day living with a muscle wasting condition, and inspirational community stories.
The Muscular Dystrophy UK: Muscles Matter Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 16 – Accessing vital home equipment for people living with a muscle wasting condition
In our latest Muscles Matter podcast, we discuss the important subject of accessing vital home equipment for people living with a muscle wasting condition. The types of equipment many people require to live in their own home, how this equipment...
Episode 15 - A mother’s story of joy and grief around her son who lived with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In our latest Muscles Matter podcast, we dive into a personal story to look at a mother and son relationship, a son who lived with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, their life together, and dealing with grief and loss. Alex is the mothe...
Episode 14 – Parenting with a muscle wasting condition
In this Muscles Matter episode, we explore the joys and challenges that come with parenting while living with a muscle wasting condition. Along with the adaptations and support that our guests have found has helped them the most in d...
Episode 13 – Healthcare challenges and barriers for women living with a muscle wasting condition
Our latest Muscles Matter podcast looks at the healthcare challenges and barriers that women living with a muscle wasting condition face, including misconceptions and insufficient understanding and knowledge. We look at how this affects both th...
Episode 12 - Barriers to attending concerts, sporting and theatre events
In our latest podcast episode our guests Charley and Jack, along with our host Martin, discuss the challenges faced by people living with a muscle wasting condition when attending concerts/sports/theatre and other such events. Challenges that c...