LGMD Fact

by | Nov 10, 2023 | Facts

Not contagious or preventable: LGMD is a genetic disorder, so it’s not contagious, and there is no way to prevent its occurrence if someone carries the relevant genetic...

LGMD Fact

by | Nov 10, 2023 | Facts

Age of onset varies: LGMD can manifest at different ages, from childhood to adulthood, it’s not limited to a specific age...

LGMD Fact

by | Nov 9, 2023 | Facts

It’s not limited to limbs and girdles: While the name suggests a focus on limb and girdle muscles, LGMD can affect muscles throughout the body, including the heart and respiratory...

LGMD Fact

by | Nov 9, 2023 | Facts

LGMD is not a single disorder: Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) refers to a group of genetic disorders that affects muscles around the hips and shoulders. There are various subtypes of LGMD, each caused by different gene mutations. Daniel Ferguson’s, for example,...