This video tells us about myotonic dystrophy, its aetiology, signs, symptoms, types, genetic bases, effects on people due to this muscular dystrophy. Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a form of muscular dystrophy that affects muscles and is associated with the inability to relax muscles at will. If you are looking for a brief outlook on myotonic dystrophy you must watch this video. TIMELINE: 0:08 Introduction 0:12 Definition 0:30 Affected group of people 0:56 Weakness 1:06 Dystrophic myotonic 1:12 Signs and symptoms 1:14 Causes 1:29 Autosomal dominant disorder 1:50 Types DMD 2:08 Congenital myotonic dystrophy 2:22 Genetic barrier 2:46 Symptoms 3:16 Effects in different people 3:44 Diagnosis/Treatment 4:44 End