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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Motor neuron disease
  1. Degenerative Nerve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Degenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Many of these diseases are genetic. ...
  2. Neuromuscular Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Neuromuscular disorders affect your neuromuscular system. They can cause problems with: The nerves that control your muscles Your muscles Communication between your ...
  3. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of genetic diseases that damages and kills motor neurons. Motor neurons are a type of nerve cell ... legs, face, chest, throat, and tongue. As the motor neurons die off, your ... on how serious the disease is and when the symptoms start: Type l ...
  4. Traumatic Brain Injury (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... common cause in adults age 65 and older. Motor vehicle crashes. This is the most ... your balance and strength with regular physical activity