Neuromuscular disorder care

Living with neuromuscular disorders can be difficult, but at Penn Medicine, we are here to help you through every step of your journey with empathy and expertise. Our dedicated team of neuromuscular specialists understands the unique challenges you may face and provides individualized care to meet your specific needs.  

We’re proud to offer an all-inclusive approach to neuromuscular disorder care, giving you access to the latest treatments and clinical trials. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. To ensure you benefit from our collective expertise, we host regular conferences, bringing multiple neuromuscular experts together to discuss complex cases to work together and strategize the best treatment options to pursue. From our condition-specific research programs to our specialized clinics, we are committed to ensuring you are paired with the most suitable care team and provided with the necessary resources to achieve the best possible health outcomes. 

Diagnosing neuromuscular disorders is an intricate process. There are various reasons why a patient might have trouble with their muscles or nerves, including genetic factors, injuries or infections. Symptoms of neuromuscular diseases also vary widely from patient to patient and may overlap with symptoms of other conditions, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact cause or condition. Our neuromuscular disorders program offers consultations and neurodiagnostic studies to unravel even the most complex cases.  

Expertise in peripheral neuropathies

With a rich history of excellence in neuropathy care and research, our neuromuscular disorders program is a national leader in managing conditions like Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. At Penn your neuromuscular specialist will create an evidence-based treatment plan designed around your unique needs, preferences, and circumstances, empowering you to reclaim control over your health. 

Our distinguished Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center (PNTC) is at the forefront of genetic-based therapeutics for neurogenetic disorders. Led by an expert team of neuromuscular neurologists, genetic counselors, and clinical researchers, PNTC is dedicated to learning from your unique genetic diagnosis and translating it into precision therapies that target the genetic causes of brain and nerve conditions. With a core focus on spinal muscular atrophy, ALS, and other genetic conditions, we’re actively involved in innovative clinical trials that give you access to groundbreaking new treatments.

Supportive genetic testing and counseling

Navigating genetic testing can be daunting because it requires an understanding of complex information about your genes and how they might affect your health. To ensure the best outcome, you need experts who not only know the best genetic tests to administer for your condition, but also know how to interpret the results and guide you toward the right treatment. The neurogenetics teams interpret complex test results to develop a plan based on your own genetics. They partner closely with genetic counselors to provide you with invaluable support, ensuring you understand your test results and treatment options every step of the way.