Neuromuscular system
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- Motor neurone disease (MND)
Motor neurone disease (MND) is also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Lou Gehrig's disease. MND is a rapidly progressing, neurological disease. Motor neurones are nerve cells that control the voluntary muscles of the trunk and limbs, and affect speech, swallowing and breathing. Damage to these nerves causes muscle weakness and wasting. People with MND become increasingly disabled, and may lose speech, have difficulty swallowing and eventually die from respiratory (breathing) failure.
- Motor neurone disease (MND) - help with daily activities
People with motor neurone disease can keep some independence and quality of life with the right help.
- Motor neurone disease (MND) - independence at home
A person with motor neurone disease may have difficulty with everyday items in their home.
- Motor neurone disease (MND) - personal care
Problems using the toilet and bathroom can be stressful for both the person with motor neurone disease and their carer.
- Motor neurone disease (MND) - recreation and leisure
Recreation and leisure are very important for everyone, especially for people with limited activity.
- Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy affects people in different ways some people experience minor motor skill problems, while others may be totally physically dependent
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is the most common inherited disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.
- Essential tremor
Essential tremor causes involuntary shaking or trembling of particular parts of the body, usually the head and hands, but it is not Parkinson's disease.
- Friedreich's ataxia
To the casual observer, a person with Friedreich's ataxia may seem to be drunk.
- Helping a child with a disability with everyday activities
If you have a child with a disability you can help improve their communication and movement by encouraging them to take part in daily activities.
- Kennedy's disease
Kennedy's disease is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, particularly the arms and legs.
- Muscular dystrophy
People affected by muscular dystrophy have different degrees of independence, mobility and carer needs.
- Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness.
- Polio and the late effects of polio
Polio is a serious disease that can cause life-threatening paralysis and possibly death.
- Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome has been described as a type of cramp, soreness or a creeping, crawling feeling.
- Rett syndrome
People with Rett syndrome have a keen desire to communicate.
- Tourette syndrome
Milder forms of Tourette syndrome can be misdiagnosed, as it often occurs at the same time as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other disorders.
- Parkinson's disease
People with Parkinson's disease can help manage their symptoms through medication and support.
- Parkinson's disease and constipation
Constipation is a common complication of Parkinson's disease.
- Parkinson's disease and sexual issues
Communication is the best remedy for all types of relationship problems, including sexual problems caused by Parkinson?s disease.