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Motor neurone disease (MND) is also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Lou Gehrig's disease. MND is a rapidly progressing, neurological disease. Motor neurones are nerve cells that control the voluntary muscles of the trunk and limbs, and affect speech, swallowing and breathing. Damage to these nerves causes muscle weakness and wasting. People with MND become increasingly disabled, and may lose speech, have difficulty swallowing and eventually die from respiratory (breathing) failure.

Information about the neuromuscular system including fact sheets about conditions such as huntington’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other disorders.

Problems using the toilet and bathroom can be stressful for both the person with motor neurone disease and their carer.

People with motor neurone disease can keep some independence and quality of life with the right help.

A person with motor neurone disease may have difficulty with everyday items in their home.

Recreation and leisure are very important for everyone, especially for people with limited activity.

The combination of the nervous system and muscles is known as the neuromuscular system.

The skeleton and skeletal muscles work together to allow movement.

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The respiratory system takes up oxygen from the air we breathe and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide.