Acute Flaccid Myelitis Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that affects the area of the spinal cord called gray matter and causes the body’s muscles to become weak. Learn more about this condition.
Brachial Plexus Palsy Brachial plexus palsy in newborns is caused by injury to the nerve roots or nerves to the arm typically during the birthing process. Learn more about this condition.
Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of lifelong disorders related to the development of movement and posture. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
Congenital Muscular Torticollis Congenital muscular torticollis is a condition in which an infant's neck muscle is shortened causing the neck to twist. Learn more about this condition.
Muscular Dystrophies Muscular dystrophy describes a genetic disorder of the muscles that causes the muscles in the body to become very weak.
Neuromuscular Disorders Neuromuscular disorders include the muscular dystrophies, inflammation of muscle (myositis), spinal muscular atrophies, myasthenia gravis and neuropathies. Learn more about these conditions.
Spina Bifida Spina bifida is a condition in which there is abnormal development of the back bones, spinal cord, surrounding nerves and the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the spinal cord. Learn more about this condition.