Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

Alan is 28 and earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, in 2016. His writing background is primarily in sports. He has done public relations work for Wright State’s athletic teams and several articles for the Dayton Daily News. At birth, he was diagnosed with the rare genetic and degenerative muscle disease Duchene muscular dystrophy, and he receives care for his condition at a renowned clinic within Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Ohio.

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DMD Columns, Patient Perspectives

How Motion Pictures Provide an Escape From DMD

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

August 4, 2022

For me, films have always been a momentary escape from the clutches of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Racing in a Wheelchair

DMD Columns, Patient Perspectives

Dear Running: How You Have Improved My Life With DMD

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

July 29, 2022

The physically limiting nature of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is something I compare, in a way, to being chained.

fast food

DMD Columns, Patient Perspectives

The Trials of Eating When You Have DMD

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

July 18, 2022

As Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) advances, many patients develop difficulty swallowing and struggle to enjoy eating.

headphones and game console

DMD Columns, Patient Perspectives

How Video Games Offer Me Stress Relief From DMD

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

June 24, 2022

Video games have played a key role in managing my Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Wheelchair competitive soccer

DMD Columns, MS Columns, Patient Perspectives, SMA Columns

How Wheelchair Power Soccer Adds Vigor, Energy to a Rare Disease Patient’s Life

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

June 3, 2022

Finding a sport to watch that includes people who look like me, a Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patient, is difficult.

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CureDuchenne FUTURES 2022, DMD Columns, Patient Perspectives

CureDuchenne Conference Underscores Role of Parents as Caregivers

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

May 30, 2022

The speakers at a CureDuchenne FUTURES conference session I took in were mothers of children and an adult with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

vegetables

Conferences, CureDuchenne FUTURES 2022, DMD Columns, Patient Perspectives

CureDuchenne Conference Confirms What I Know, Adds More Insight Into a DMD Life

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

May 28, 2022

Three medical providers gave presentations on how to balance these factors with the lifestyles that surround Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Music in brain

DMD Columns, Patient Perspectives

My Song List for Coping With Duchene Muscular Dystrophy

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

April 15, 2022

In this column, contributor AlanHieber shares his playlist that he feels encapsulates what iit is like to have Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

man and son holding hands

DMD Columns, Patient Perspectives

My Father’s Strength and Resilience Have Been Key in My Battle With DMD

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Alan Hieber, DMD Contributor

April 1, 2022

My father pays close attention to the around-the-clock care that my disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), requires.

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