Neuromuscular Disorders

Groundbreaking. Multidisciplinary. Comprehensive. These words don’t just describe our world-class Neuromuscular Disorders program. They are fundamental to our work and the commitment we make to the families who come to us from across the country.

Our program not only offers leading specialists from key disciplines, we also coordinate patient care across each specialty. Patients benefit from coordinated care ranging from specialists in Neurology, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine and Endocrinology—all with expertise in pediatric neuromuscular disorders. But that’s only part of the story.

Nationwide Children’s hospital is a recognized leader in managing the treatments and outcomes of neuromuscular patients, but we’re also one of only a few institutions in the country actively working on a cure. Learn about Neuromuscular Disorders Clinical Research Studies.

Clinical Services

Neuromuscular Disorders utilizes a multidisciplinary team to work specifically with children suffering from disorders such as muscular dystrophy, myositis and congenital myopathy, neuropathies and myasthenic disorders, among others. Our range of services includes:

• Coordinated care with pediatric specialists:
  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Endocrinology
• Medical and rehabilitation supplies
• Muscle biopsy
• Nerve biopsy
• Neuromuscular laboratory service
• Physical therapy
• Respiratory therapy
• Testing for:
  • Elevated muscle enzymes (CK or aldolase)
  • Electromyogram (EMG) testing for myotonia

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

Dr. Jerry Mendell Receives Endowed Chair

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