Specialties & Conditions Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
Condition
Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
Specialty
Neuromuscular disorders are conditions that affect the control of voluntary muscles, especially those of the legs and arms. Problems with these nerves and muscle can affect the child’s crawling, walking, head and neck control, and can also affect his/her breathing and swallowing.
These conditions can either be temporary or chronic, the effects of which can reach into adulthood.
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