Neuromuscular Disorders

Neuromuscular disorders affect the nerves and muscles, which can impact how kids move and function. At Nemours 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 Nemours 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 Nemours, 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 Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.).

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete care for children with neuromuscular disorders at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, in Orlando.

  • The only Central Florida muscular dystrophy program that’s certified and approved by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
  • 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.
  • Ronald McDonald House 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 Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, working with Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

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