Neuromuscular diseases
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Neuromuscular disease and exercise - what you need to know!
Neuromuscular diseases (NMD) are a sub group of neurological diseases where the nerves that control movement are affected.
Read more on Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) website
Neuromuscular disorders - Better Health Channel
The combination of the nervous system and muscles is known as the neuromuscular system.
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Neuromuscular conditions | Novita
While most forms of neuromuscular conditions become evident in early childhood, some others appear in late adolescence or adulthood
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Kennedy's disease - Better Health Channel
Kennedy's disease is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, particularly the arms and legs.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a hereditary disorder marked by slowly progressive muscle weakness in the feet, lower legs, hands and forearms, and a mild loss of sensation in limbs, fingers, and toes.
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What is motor neurone disease (MND?) | MND Australia | MND Australia
MND is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons. Early MND symptoms include muscle weakness, slurred speech and swallowing difficulties.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) - Better Health Channel
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is the most common inherited disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.
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Motor Neurone Disease - Brain Foundation
Motor Neurone Disease (also Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Description Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is the name given to a group of diseases in which the nerve cells (neurons) that control the muscles degenerate and die
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Managing Daily with Motor Neurone Disease | MND Australia | MND Australia
There are a number of strategies to living well and managing symptoms of motor neurone disease, such as cramps, discomfort, pain, fatigue & mobility issues.
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Breathing Support & Motor Neurone Disease | MND Australia | MND Australia
Breathing can become difficult with motor neurone disease as the breathing muscles weaken, but the right support can make breathing easier. Learn more.
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Glaucoma Up-Close | Ausmed
Untreated, glaucoma can cause blindness. Despite this, among the estimated 300,000 Australians living with glaucoma, only half are aware that they have the disease. This may be because the onset of glaucoma can be a gradual one. So much so, that a significant amount of side vision will be lost before the individual has even noticed they have a condition.
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Medical interventions for primary open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: The results of this review support the current practice of IOP lowering treatment of OHT
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Brachial Plexus Injuries: Care and Treatment | Ausmed
The brachial plexus begins in the spinal cord at the cervical and upper thoracic region (from C5-T1) and is a system of nerves that relays messages to and from the central nervous system to your shoulder, arm and hand. If this web of nerves is damaged, it can have potentially severe consequences.
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Types of Muscular Dystrophy | Ausmed
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of over 30 genetic conditions that cause progressive, irreversible muscle weakness and wastage. MD is caused by mutations affecting various genes that code the proteins responsible for the structure and function of the muscles.
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Treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: This review was complicated by a lack of generally accepted diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of TOS
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Traumatic Brain Injuries | Ausmed
A traumatic brain injury is a type of acquired brain injury that occurs following an impact to the head, causing damage to the brain tissue. These head injuries can be classified as either penetrating or non-penetrating. Long-term effects may range from mild to severe, depending on the patient.
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