Neurology

Neurology is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.

Types of Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Diseases

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that are characterized by weakness and wasting away of muscle tissue, with or without the breakdown of nerve tissue. Learn more about the types of muscular dystrophy and other types of neuromuscular diseases.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the fatty tissue that surrounds the nerves is destroyed. When this happens, the nerves are unable to conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain. It causes muscle weakness, impaired coordination, and fatigue.

Meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and more.

Home Page - Nervous System Disorders

The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates the body's basic functions and activities. It is made up of two major divisions: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

Headache

Nearly everyone has suffered from a headache. This article discusses several types of headache, how they are diagnosed and treated.

Audiologist

Audiologists measure and evaluate a person's ability to hear sounds. They focus on treating people with hearing disorders.

Specialized Areas of Rehabilitation

Detailed information on the most common types of rehabilitation, including cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation