A starting place for general information about neuromuscular disorders including their causes, types, and symptoms as well as diagnosis and treatment.
Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) are a group of health conditions that affect how people’s muscles work, either because of changes in the muscle itself or in the nerves that send signals to the muscles.
There are hundreds of types of NMDs. This section provides general information about the types, causes, and symptoms of NMDs and how they are diagnosed and treated in Canada.
For more detailed information about specific neuromuscular disorders, please contact our research hotline.
There are hundreds of types of NMDs. Learn about the broad categories they fall into, as well as their causes and most common symptoms.
How NMDs are diagnosed in Canada, the most common forms of treatment, and why there’s hope on the horizon.
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