As muscular dystrophy progresses, adaptive equipment maintains independence and quality of life.
Equipment Options
Power wheelchairs, vehicle modifications, home accessibility modifications, adaptive computers, environmental controls, hospital beds, patient lifts, and standing frames all support independence and comfort.
What to Look For
- ATP certification
- MD-specific equipment experience
- Insurance/funding knowledge
Questions to Ask
- What equipment will be needed at each stage?
- How is equipment funded?
- What home modifications should we plan for?