Neuromuscular Disorders

At Nationwide Children's Neuromuscular Disorders Program, a multi-disciplinary staff diagnoses and treats disorders affecting peripheral nerves and muscles in children, such as muscular dystrophy, myositis and congenital myopathy.

Muscular dystrophy is usually seen in children before the age of 5, with weakness typically affecting the shoulder and pelvic muscles. While each child may have different experiences, some common symptoms include:

• Muscle pain or weakness

• Muscle atrophy or enlargement

• Swallowing problems

• Shortness of breath

We hope this web site helps you learn more about Neuromuscular Disorders and Nationwide Children's Hospital. On our site you can:

• View a comprehensive list of the conditions and symptoms we treat

• Meet the Neuromuscular Disorders Team

• Find out about our Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic

• Learn about numerous Neuromuscular Disorders Clinical Research Studies

Jerry Mendell, MD, Named Endowed Chair

Dr. Mendell recognized for numerous contributions to the field of neuromuscular disease.