Reliable detection of Win98 may not be possible. There are things that teens with MD can do to help their muscles. Certain exercises and forms of physical therapy can be done to avoid contractures , stiffening of the joints that sometimes limit movement and cause pain because of the way the joints are positioned. Often, teens are fitted with special braces to keep their joints and tendons flexible.
Tendons are like very strong rubber bands that keep muscles attached to bones.
Because we rely on muscles to breathe, some teens need a respiratory aid, such as a ventilator, to help them breathe. If it is severe, scoliosis can be treated with surgery. For some types of MD, medication can help. Guys with Duchenne may be helped by a medicine called prednisone. There is no cure for muscular dystrophy.