Neuromuscular diseases affect the function of muscles due to problems with the nerves and muscles in your body. The most common sign of these diseases is muscle weakness. Mayo Clinic neurologists provide comprehensive evaluation of these diseases, including electrodiagnostic studies and other tests.
Conditions and symptoms
Research advances that improve clinical care
Doctors are active in clinical and laboratory research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people with neuromuscular diseases, including muscular dystrophy and ALS.
Read about research in neuromuscular diseases and ALS.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. In U.S. News & World Report’s regional analysis, Mayo Clinic Children’s is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota and No. 1 in the five-state Upper Midwest region, which includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Mayo Clinic is ranked more than any other hospital and has been recognized as an Honor Roll member according to the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" rankings.