Neuromuscular Medicine

Neuromuscular diseases are due to problems with the nerves and muscles in your body that typically affect the functions of strength and/or sensation. Our service consists of several subspecialty-trained, board-certified physicians. The Swedish Neuromuscular team provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of neuromuscular conditions. Our team participates in several neuromuscular clinical research trials affording patients access to novel therapeutics.

Our Services or Treatments

  • Electromyography (EMG)
    Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
  • Repetitive nerve stimulation studies 
  • Skin biopsy
  • EMG-guided Botox injections
  • Multidisciplinary Certified ALS Center of Excellence (link to website)
  • Neuromuscular clinical trials (link to research website)

Conditions Treated

Examples of neuromuscular disorders include polyneuropathy, radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, myasthenia gravis, myotonic dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).