Neuromuscular Genetics
What are Neuromuscular Disorders?
Neuromuscular Disorders (NMD) are a group of conditions characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness that most often have a genetic cause. Most of these genetic variants display autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, or X-linked inheritance.
What are some Neuromuscular Disorders with Genetic Causes?
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophies (LGMD)
Spastic Paraplegia (SPG)
Motor Neuron Diseases (ex. ALS)
Any congenital muscular dystrophies and myopathies
Who can benefit from genetic counseling for Neuromuscular Disorders?
Individuals with a personal or family history of seizures, brain tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, or neuromuscular disorders
Individuals experiencing abnormal muscle weakness, fatigue, or pain
Individuals seeking guidance on their options for gene therapies for their current neurological or neuromuscular condition (including cancers of the nervous system)
How Can Clover Genetics Help?
Identify genetic testing, support, and care programs as needed
Facilitate the identification of treatments or clinical trials
Empower patients to identify and manage their care needs
Facilitate counseling for affected, or at risk family members