Welcome to the CMTAA website
CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN), is a common but frequently undiagnosed condition. It is not a contagious disease but it is an inherited neurological disease with a 50% chance of being passed on to other generations in some families.
Research has indicated that as many as 1 in 2,500 people in Australia could have CMT. Many people who have CMT are not aware that there is an association that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those with CMT.
For more information regarding CMT including links to local and international web sites please go to our “Links” page.
Neuromuscular Conditions e-learning Tool is NOW AVAILABLE
We are pleased to advise that Muscular Dystrophy NSW has kindly given us their permission to have a link to their e-learning tool, “Understanding Neuromuscular Disorders”. This is comprehensive training in neuromuscular conditions for health and community care professionals who are caring for people living with these conditions. It has been funded by ADHC and covers CMT in addition to other neuromuscular conditions. Please see the link on our link section titled “Understanding Neuromuscular Disorders”.
CMT Mentioned in Federal Parliament
In the Federation Chamber of the Australian Parliament on Monday, November 26, Mr Stephen Jones, the Federal ALP member for Throsby, introduced a Private Member’s Business bringing CMT to the awareness of the Australian Parliament. See the following link for the details:
http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2Fc94905e2-4370-462f-b408-d06e0d0a5c8e%2F0388;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2Fc94905e2-4370-462f-b408-d06e0d0a5c8e%2F0000%22
PCYC NSW: Burn Rubber Disability
The Burn Rubber Burn program is a network of accessible and affordable community based gymnasiums throughout Sydney for individuals with a physical disability including CMT. http://www.pcycnsw.org/prime_sparts_burnrubber
National TV Coverage for CMT
Congratulations to the team of the ABC TV 1 science program CATALYST in producing the segment on CMT that went to air on Thursday May 28, 2008. They did an excellent job in highlighting the challenges faced by those with CMT and those caring for them. We were greatly encouraged by the research being carried out by Dr. Joshua Burns and his team and the positive attitude of the Critchley family.
To find out more here is the link to a video of the full story and transcript: http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2583365.htm
Children With CMT
Here is the link to the ABC Science Online web site where there is an interesting article about a family where Dad and the 2 daughters have CMT.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/yourstories/stories/2009/05/28/2583169.htm
Genetic Testing Discussed on the SBS Insight Program
The SBS program Insight which went to air in October 2008 discussed the ethical dilemmas of Genetic testing. The Critchley family, members of our CMTAA, was invited to be involved in the discussion. All the participants were given the opportunity to share their views and first hand experience of Genetic testing. The Critchley family appears in part 2, about 16 minutes in. They will give you a CMT perspective of Genetic testing. Please click onto the following link to view the program:
http://news.sbs.com.au/insight/episode/index/id/136#watchonline
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