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- Muscle cramp
A muscle cramp is an uncontrollable and painful spasm of a muscle.
- Bell's palsy
The majority of people with Bell's palsy, around 90 per cent, will recover completely with time.
- Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness.
- Sprains and strains
It is important to get the correct treatment for a sprain or strain as soon as possible after the injury to help you recover quickly.
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
A child with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 rarely lives beyond three years of age.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis is not contagious, but it is progressive and unpredictable.
- Muscular dystrophy
People affected by muscular dystrophy have different degrees of independence, mobility and carer needs.
- Helping a child with a disability with everyday activities
If you have a child with a disability you can help improve their communication and movement by encouraging them to take part in daily activities.
- Polymyositis
Polymyositis is hard to diagnose and may be mistaken for muscular dystrophy.