Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA) – 15,000 People Affected Worldwide

What is FRDA?: FRDA is a genetic, progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder that typically begins between the ages of 10 and 15, characterized by ataxia, an impaired ability to coordinate voluntary movements, which causes unsteadiness, frequent falls, and difficulty walking. As the condition advances, individuals often experience slurred speech, foot deformities, scoliosis, and serious non-neurological complications… Read.