Neuromuscular Medicine

Regain Your Mobility and Reclaim Your Life

When neuromuscular diseases cause problems with your nerves and muscles — like weakness and fatigue — it’s hard to lead a full life. But you aren’t alone, and healing is possible with specialists on your side.

From identifying the cause of your pain to seeing you through the treatments that are just right for you, our team focuses on your whole-person health, the whole way. Learn more about how we’ll support you and your family.

Categories of Neuromuscular Conditions

Neuromuscular issues can be hard to fully understand because it’s difficult to pinpoint their causes. While some are inherited or caused by genetic mutations, others can be caused by your immune system. Our teams are well-versed in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of conditions within the three categories of neuromuscular disorders.

  • Motor neuron diseases
  • Myopathies
  • Neuromuscular junction disorders
  • Peripheral neuropathies

Neuromuscular Disorder Treatments You Can Count On

Designed with your needs in mind, our neuromuscular medicine program offers innovative care and individualized treatment to help you feel strong again.

Request a Consultation With a Neurology Specialist

Whether you’re experiencing new symptoms or were recently diagnosed, the compassionate neurological care you need is close to home. Request a visit with one of our experienced neurology specialists to begin a personalized treatment plan that supports your whole health.

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Bringing You Nationally Recognized Neuromuscular Care

With neuromuscular diseases like ALS and MG, you deserve the confidence that comes from knowing your treatment meets the highest national standards of safety and quality. That's why our regions that offer this kind of care partner with recognized organizations and hold Center of Excellence distinctions for delivering the highest-quality neuromuscular treatment. As our programs vary by location, talk with your care team to find the best place near you.

ALS Affiliated Center and Clinic

The ALS Association collaborates with some of the best ALS physicians and clinics across the United States to help ensure people living with ALS have access to specialized care, based on best practices. The AdventHealth Neuromuscular Medicine Program is an ALS Affiliated Clinic offering a multidisciplinary team of specially trained health care professionals who address the many different needs of ALS patients during a single visit.

Partners in Myasthenia Gravis Care

We are part of the nationwide program that recognizes and supports high-quality myasthenia gravis (MG) care. At our multidisciplinary clinic, patients with MG can receive specialized and inclusive care for their whole-person health. We offer consultations with a board-certified neuromuscular medicine neurology specialist, nurse coordination, licensed clinical social worker services and support groups, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy and a mobility specialist.

Designated as a Center of Excellence by the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF)

HNF-designated Centers of Excellence demonstrate strength in providing excellent clinical care. Some of the ways patients benefit from receiving treatment at a Center of Excellence include evaluations for clinical research, electrodiagnostics, pain, potential enrollment in a treatment trial, physical and occupational therapy, genetic testing, orthotics and orthopedic surgery, as well as podiatry consultation and the latest therapeutic advice.

Devoting All Our Expertise to Helping You Heal

Your healing is our whole focus. From clinical trials that develop new treatments to leading-edge technologies that mean a smoother recovery, we’re dedicated to raising the bar for neurological care with your whole health in mind. Explore how we’ll support you and your loved ones with the most advanced care and the utmost compassion.

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Resources

From support groups and educational guides to caregiver support, financial assistance and more, we offer a range of resources to help you and your loved ones better understand and manage your condition.

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Research

Innovative care starts with medical research. See how we’re developing new treatments and procedures, leading concussion and brain injury-related studies, conducting clinical trials for stroke care and more.

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Technology

Explore how we use robotic technologies, precise therapies and leading-edge techniques to care for epilepsy, eliminate masses with less pain, treat brain tumors in a matter of hours and much more.

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Answering Your Questions About Neuromuscular Conditions

With neuromuscular disorders, you and your family deserve answers, comfort and support. You can count on our care teams not only to deliver an accurate diagnosis but also to answer all your questions along the way and to offer specific guidance and education as you navigate your condition.

  • What are the early signs of a neuromuscular disorder?

    In babies and children, early warning signs of a neuromuscular disorder can include low muscle tone, choking and coughing while eating and a delay in meeting movement-related developmental milestones. In people of all ages, early symptoms are typically motor- and strength-related, like unexplained muscle weakness and balance difficulties.

  • What is the difference between neuropathy, myopathy and a neuromuscular junction disorder?

    Neuropathy is a term for various nerve diseases. Misfiring of nerves that carry signals from the central nervous system to the rest of the body can cause pain and loss of sensation, such as numbness and tingling.

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  • Can neuromuscular disorders affect breathing or swallowing?

    Yes, neuromuscular diseases can weaken the respiratory muscles, compromising a person’s airway clearance and breathing. Bulbar muscle weakness that’s tied to a neuromuscular disorder can impair a person’s swallowing abilities.

  • How are hereditary neuropathies different from other types of neuropathies?

    Hereditary neuropathies are genetic, meaning they’re passed down from parent to child. These conditions are called inherited neuropathies, whereas those caused by other factors are called acquired neuropathies.

  • What is periodic paralysis, and what symptoms should I watch for?

    Periodic paralysis is a rare genetic disorder that affects skeletal muscles. The main symptom is recurring episodes of sudden and extreme muscle weakness or paralysis. Watch for early warning signs, such as fatigue and apprehension.

Find Neuromuscular Care Near You

We understand how challenging it can be to face a neuromuscular disease diagnosis. That’s why our experts across the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute network use a full array of conservative and leading-edge treatments to help you manage conditions like myopathy, neuropathy and neuromuscular junction disorders — all with a focus on helping you feel whole. Explore your options for care close to home with the guidance of our dedicated team. We’ll help you find the right fit, so you’re in the best setting to get the care you need.