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Neuromuscular Disorders

Neuromuscular disorders affect the nerves and muscles, which can impact how kids move and function. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, our specialists are experts in diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders in babies, kids and teens. From spinal muscular atrophy to muscular dystrophy, we have the training and expertise to help children maintain and often improve their abilities. Using the most advanced technologies, therapies and medications around, we work together as a team to help kids with neuromuscular disease reach their full potential. 

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Neuromuscular Disorders

Neuromuscular disorders affect the nerves and muscles, which can impact how kids move and function. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, our specialists are experts in diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders in babies, kids and teens. From spinal muscular atrophy to muscular dystrophy, we have the training and expertise to help children maintain and often improve their abilities. Using the most advanced technologies, therapies and medications around, we work together as a team to help kids with neuromuscular disease reach their full potential. 

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Neuromuscular Disorders

Why Choose Us

There are many different neuromuscular conditions, so getting the correct diagnosis is key to figuring out the best care plan for your child. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·, our specialists are highly skilled and experienced with all kinds of neuromuscular disease. That means we can often pinpoint a condition when we examine your child. And successful treatment usually requires delivering care using a highly coordinated approach between a team of specialists. That’s what we do — every day. 

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete care for children with neuromuscular disorders at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.).

  • Multispecialty program includes experts from neurology and orthopedics recognized nationwide
  • The only muscular dystrophy program of its kind in the state, certified and approved by the
  • Muscle Respiratory Care Clinic to treat breathing problems that can happen in kids with neuromuscular disorders
  • Life-changing robotic devices developed by our researchers, like the Wilmington Robotic EXoskeleton (WREX), which helps kids with weakened muscles move their arms
  • Academic medical center, where our neuromuscular experts teach the next generation of neuromuscular specialists
  • , right across from our campus, for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete care for children with neuromuscular disorders at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Florida, in Orlando.

  • The only Central Florida muscular dystrophy program that’s certified and approved by the .
  • Team that includes one of the nation's leading experts in muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disorders.
  • Some of the most accomplished pediatric spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) specialists in the world — and one of only a handful of locations in the world approved for participation in certain SMA clinical trials.
  • One of the country's only pediatric pain management programs, helping children with acute (temporary) or chronic (ongoing) pain.
  •  on campus, for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays.

Northeast Florida

We offer complete care for children with neuromuscular disorders at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health, Jacksonville, working with Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

  • ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· muscular dystrophy specialists available to provide consultation in the Wolfson emergency department if your child ever needs it.
  • Advanced imaging testing at the , a facility at Wolfson.
  • Close academic and clinical ties with the and , training the next generation of neuromuscular disorder experts.
  •  across the street, for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays.

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