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Neuromuscular system
The neuromuscular system involves our nervous system and muscles working together to control, direct and allow movement of the body. Movement-related disorders include motor neuron disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, muscular dystrophy and polio.
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Topic: Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy
People affected by muscular dystrophy have different degrees of independence, mobility and carer needs.
Muscular dystrophy - Duchenne and Becker
Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies lead to similar patterns of muscle weakness.
Muscular dystrophy - late onset
Muscular dystrophy is not just a childhood disorder, but can occur at any age.
Muscular dystrophy - the face and shoulders
Facio-scapulo-humeral muscular dystrophy is generally considered less serious than other forms of muscular dystrophy.
