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- Motor neurone disease (MND)
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.
- Motor neurone disease (MND) - independence at home
A person with motor neurone disease may have difficulty with everyday items in their home.
- Motor neurone disease (MND) - personal care
Problems using the toilet and bathroom can be stressful for both the person with motor neurone disease and their carer.
- Motor neurone disease (MND) - recreation and leisure
Recreation and leisure are very important for everyone, especially for people with limited activity.
- Motor neurone disease (MND) - help with daily activities
People with motor neurone disease can keep some independence and quality of life with the right help.
- Kennedy's disease
Kennedy's disease is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, particularly the arms and legs.
- Neuromuscular disorders
The combination of the nervous system and muscles is known as the neuromuscular system.
- Muscles
There are about 600 muscles in the human body
- Aids and equipment at home
Disability aids and equipment such as wheelchairs, walking frames and braces can help people with disabilities and the elderly gain more independence.
- Neuromuscular system
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.