Stoneman disease

Stoneman Disease is a condition that affects the way our bodies move and can make it hard to walk, run, or even stand up. It is also called Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, which is a very long and hard-to-say name.

Imagine that you have a special part of your body, called muscles, that help you move. These muscles are like a bunch of tiny rubber bands that stretch and relax to make your arms and legs work. But for some people with Stoneman Disease, their muscles can turn into something like bones.

Now, bones are hard and strong, which is great for things like holding your body up and protecting your organs, but not so great for bending and moving around. So, when the muscles turn into bones, it can make it very hard to do things that use those muscles.

Doctors and scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens to some people, and there is no known cure for Stoneman Disease. But there are ways to help people manage their symptoms and make life easier, like special exercises, braces, and other tools that assist with movement.

Remember, having Stoneman Disease doesn't mean that a person can't do anything or live a happy life. It just means that they have to find different ways to move and do things that work for them.