What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy? | SMA Awareness + The Carter's Story of Hope

Unless you know someone with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), you might not be familiar about what life with SMA is like. This genetic condition is barely known, with little awareness, in large part because until recently so many sufferers pass away at such a young age. SMA impacts thousands of people globally, having a significant influence on their life and the lives of their families.
In this video, owner of PARR PT, Jonathan Parr spreads awareness of SMA and briefly covers the Carter twin's story of hope. As a PT, DPT, MTC, and author, Jarod Carter has his own clinic in Austin called Carter Physiotherapy. Dr. Carter's 5-year-old twins, Adelaide and Gray, were diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy just a few years ago.
Dr. Carter is working tirelessly to spread awareness of Type 1 SMA as a business owner, active contributor to the physical therapy community, podcaster, and dedicated father. Visit Adelaide and Gray’s GoFundMe page to read the Carters' story of hope and how you can help make a difference in their lives and the lives of other’s impacted by SMA today. You can find the link here: www.gofundme.c...
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Jonathan Parr PT, CSCS, EP, MCMT, CBIS