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Lexi and Eric’s SMA love story: Figuring it out as they go
Lexi Villa and Eric Mercado share the story of their relationship, from meeting in elementary school to eventually getting married.…
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Negative lateral raise: Shoulder control, delt strength
Coach Damon V demonstrates the negative lateral raise with Anna, a rare move that targets the lateral delts through controlled…
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Chest press move: Shoulder depression, controlled negatives
Coach Damon V demonstrates the chest press with Trevor, a rare move that builds strength in the chest, front delts,…
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Navigating dating, wheelchair driving, and SMA
Ryan Manriquez shares a funny memory about dating with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when a romantic night turned into a…
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Seated adaptive deadlift: Hip hinge, hamstring strength, and powerful pushes
Coach Damon V walks through the seated adaptive deadlift with Anna, showcasing how a simple hip hinge builds strength in…
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Answering questions on life with SMA lets me educate others
Ashley Fox shares a memorable moment from community college, when a travel nebulizer sparked an unexpected question about vaping. She…
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Correcting misconceptions about living with SMA
Candis Welch shares surprising questions she’s received about life with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), from strangers in restaurants to curious…
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Wheelchair gang at Disneyland shows strength, SMA pride
Ryan Manriquez shares his favorite story from life with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), recalling his first Cure SMA conference at…
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Accessibility to maps: Tips for visiting theme parks with SMA
Allie Williams, Jose Flores, Shaniqua Granby, Andrew Cherico, and Ryan Manriquez join Kevin Schaefer — columnist and podcaster for SMA…
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Sharing SMA advocate’s end-of-life discussions is 1 last gift
Kevin Schaefer, columnist and podcaster for SMA News Today, joins Al Freedman, PhD, for a heartfelt conversation. Al shares his…
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Tyler’s SMA setup: Technology hacks can help you find independence, comfort, safety at home
Tyler Dukes shares how he uses smart-home technology to live independently with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). He highlights tools that…
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Lexi and Eric’s SMA love story: Figuring it out as they go
Lexi Villa and Eric Mercado share the story of their relationship, from meeting in elementary school to eventually getting married.…
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