Neuromuscular diseases are characterized by muscle weakness or sensory disturbance in one form or another. The causes can include inherited (genetic) to acquired (often immune-related) problems, but many of these disorders are still poorly understood.
Common neuromuscular disorders treated at Cooper include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases
- Diabetic polyneuropathy
- Hereditary neuropathy
- Inflammatory and degenerative myopathies
- Inflammatory neuropathies
- Metabolic myopathy, including mitochondrial disorders
- Myasthenia gravis (MG) and other disorders of the neuromuscular junction
- Muscular dystrophy (MD)
- Toxic neuropathy
Why Choose Cooper for Neuromuscular Care?
If you or a loved one has a neuromuscular disorder, you can trust the team at Cooper to offer the most advanced treatment options possible. Our team offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, such as needle muscle biopsy and plasmapheresis, to complement our comprehensive medical and psychosocial management.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Care
Our experts take a team approach to care. We work with you and your primary care physician to create an individualized treatment plan based on your needs. Our team comprises the following members:
- Neurologists
- Pediatric neurologists
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists
- Genetics counselors
- Orthopaedic surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Cardiologists
- Social workers
- Physical and speech therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Podiatrists
- Dentists
Make an Appointment With a Neuromuscular Expert at Cooper.
To learn more about neuromuscular services available at Cooper or to request an appointment, please call 800.8.COOPER (800.826.6737) or use our online appointment request form.