Postma suffered from a rare form of muscular dystrophy which restricted his movement.
This form of muscular dystrophy appears in men and women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.
It is generally less severe, progresses more slowly, and affects fewer muscles than other forms of muscular dystrophy.
This rare form of muscular dystrophy appears from childhood to the early teens and affects only males.
The disease progresses slowly and causes less severe muscle weakness than some other forms of muscular dystrophy.
He competes in the Paralympics as a class 8 swimmer, having club feet and mild form of muscular dystrophy.
During the same period, her husband, Larry, her partner since the age of 18, was found to have a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
Other forms of muscular dystrophy (e.g. limb girdle) must be considered as well.
There is no specific treatment for any of the forms of muscular dystrophy.
Kiehl's father was a sports fanatic, but he suffered from a form of muscular dystrophy that made it difficult for him to walk.