Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders | Nemours Children's Health
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Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders | Nemours Children's Health
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.
Contact Us
Neuromuscular Disorders
(800) 416-4441
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.
Contact Us
Neuromuscular Disorders
Call Us
Neuromuscular Disorders
Central Florida
(407) 650-7715
Northeast Florida
(904) 697-3600
Contact Nemours
Visit our contact page to find more contact information for each of our regions
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/Philadelphia
Florida
Delaware Valley Highlights
Delaware/Greater Philadelphia
We offer complete care for children with neuromuscular disorders at
Nemours 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
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) Certified Duchenne Care Center
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
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
, 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
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
.
Nemours muscular dystrophy specialists available to provide consultation
in the Wolfson emergency department if your child ever needs it.
Advanced imaging testing
at the
Walter and Michelle Stys Neuroscience Institute
, a facility at Wolfson.
Close academic and clinical ties
with the
University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville
and
Mayo Clinic Florida
, training the next generation of neuromuscular disorder experts.
Ronald McDonald House
across the street, for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays.
Find Care at Nemours
We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you:
Find a Doctor
Find a Location
Related Specialties
Neurology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Orthopedics
Neurology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Orthopedics
Neurology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Orthopedics
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.
Contact Us
Neuromuscular Disorders
(800) 416-4441
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.
Contact Us
Neuromuscular Disorders
Call Us
Neuromuscular Disorders
Central Florida
(407) 650-7715
Northeast Florida
(904) 697-3600
Contact Nemours
Visit our contact page to find more contact information for each of our regions
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/Philadelphia
Florida
Delaware Valley Highlights
Delaware/Greater Philadelphia
We offer complete care for children with neuromuscular disorders at
Nemours 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
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) Certified Duchenne Care Center
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
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
, 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
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
.
Nemours muscular dystrophy specialists available to provide consultation
in the Wolfson emergency department if your child ever needs it.
Advanced imaging testing
at the
Walter and Michelle Stys Neuroscience Institute
, a facility at Wolfson.
Close academic and clinical ties
with the
University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville
and
Mayo Clinic Florida
, training the next generation of neuromuscular disorder experts.
Ronald McDonald House
across the street, for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays.
Find Care at Nemours
We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you:
Find a Doctor
Find a Location
Related Specialties
Neurology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Orthopedics
Neurology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Orthopedics
Neurology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Orthopedics