After 10 Years, Young Man With Becker Muscular Dystrophy Regains Ability to Walk Due To Cell-Based Therapy

A team led by Dr Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher & Founder of StemRx Hospital & Research Centre, gave a fresh lease of life to a 25-year-old man from Mahad, Raigad, Maharashtra, who has been struggling with Becker Muscular Dystrophy for 10 years.  The patient is not been able to walk with confidence, balance without fear, and even dance, something he thought he’d lost forever. Now, he has resumed his daily routine without any difficulty.
Yash Sharad Shaikh was once a lively teenager, full of laughter and dreams. But at the age of 15, he started feeling something wasn’t right. His legs felt heavy, like they couldn’t keep up with him. At first, he brushed it off, thinking he was just tired. However, the weakness didn’t go away. He began falling more frequently, found it hard to walk in a straight line, and felt his balance steadily declining. By the time doctors diagnosed him with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, the condition had already taken a toll. By his mid-20s, everyday tasks like standing up, walking a few steps, or sitting comfortably were a challenge. His spine started to curve, his calf muscles grew unusually large from the way his body was compensating, and keeping his posture steady felt nearly impossible. Fortunately, the patient and his family approached Dr Pradeep Mahajan, who helped him walk freely again.

Dr Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher & Founder of StemRx Hospital & Research Centre, said, “Muscular Dystrophy is like a team missing its captain; without guidance, the muscles can’t function properly. Your muscles need a protein called dystrophin to stay strong and work properly. When your body doesn’t produce enough of it, usually due to a faulty gene, often linked to the X chromosome, your muscles gradually get weaker. It’s like building a house with damaged bricks; eventually, the structure starts to fall apart. People with Muscular Dystrophy might fall a lot, struggle to climb stairs, or find their legs and arms getting weaker. Some types can even affect the heart and lungs, difficulty swallowing, and a shortened life expectancy.”

Dr Pradeep Mahajan added, “We just treat his condition, but treat him like family. We created a plan just for him, combining therapies to help his muscles recover. These included regenerative treatments to encourage his body to rebuild damaged muscle, special growth factors to support healing, oxygen therapy to boost repair, and physical therapy to help him move better. He was given natural healing proteins to help fix and rebuild the damaged muscles more quickly. He got special oxygen treatment (HBOT) to speed up healing and reduce swelling. He did gentle exercises along with laser and energy-based treatments to help him move better and get stronger. We also kept an eye on his spine and heart to make sure he stayed as healthy as possible. We have seen patients like Yash gain more strength, move with more ease, and feel more energetic. The goal wasn’t just to manage Muscular Dystrophy but to help him live a happier life. Today, Yash is like a new person. He walks with confidence, balances without fear, and yes, he even dances, something he thought he’d lost forever. Muscular Dystrophy doesn’t just make your muscles weaker; it can steal away the things that make life joyful, like playing with friends or chasing your dreams. But Yash’s story shows that with the right support, there’s hope for so much more. It’s not just about moving better; it’s about living better.”

“I used to struggle a lot just to get up because of severe pain, it took so much effort and strength every single time. I felt embarrassed to go out or meet people because I couldn’t stand up or move properly. In 8th and 9th grade, I even fell two or three times. I was afraid to take even one step and had completely lost hope that I could ever walk like before. But everything changed when I met Dr. Mahajan and his team. They not only gave me the confidence but also the assurance that my condition would improve. Knowing that Dr. Mahajan was there to guide me through the treatment gave me a huge sense of relief. After the treatment, the episodes of falling have completely stopped. I can now get up easily, walk confidently, balance myself better, and even dance again! The entire team treated me like family and kept me motivated at every step. I’ll always be thankful for their support and care,” concluded patient Yash Sharad Shaikh.