Neuromuscular Treatments and Procedures
Basic Genetic Testing
Basic genetic testing is a medical screening or diagnostic test that examines an individual's genes and chromosomes.
Biopsies of Muscle, Nerve and Skin
When a sample of tissue is removed from the body in order to analyze it and look for signs of certain diseases, this is known as a biopsy. Biopsies of muscle, nerve and skin can be used to help diagnose a variety of different medical conditions, including nerve damage, muscle damage, cancer and more.
Blood Labs
Blood labs is a short-hand or slang phrase for blood laboratory tests. These are common medical tests used in the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical conditions.
Cardiac MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI of the heart is a medical test that provides high-definition images of the heart (or body) and surrounding veins and arteries using a combination of magnetic and radio waves and a computer.
DEXA Scan
A DEXA scan is a test that measures bone density and bone loss also called osteopenia.
Electrocardiogram Test
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that evaluates the electrical rhythm of the heart. It’s used by medical professionals to find potential problems based on the pattern of your heart’s electrical rhythm or rate.
Electromyogram and Nerve Conduction Velocity
This study help your pediatric neurologist diagnose the cause of many nerve and muscular disorders.
Gene Therapy for DMD and SMA
Gene therapy offers the opportunity to treat a wide range of chronic and severe inherited diseases that previously had few to no treatment options.
Muscle Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a medical imaging technology that produces a picture of the inside of the body using sound waves. In the case of a muscle ultrasound, it is used to produce pictures of the tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves and joints to look for sprains, strains and other problems.
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary function testing refers to a broad range of tests used to monitor the function of the lungs. The tests range from exercise tests to spirometry to other forms of testing.
X-Ray Exam
An X-ray exam is one of the most common and oldest medical imaging tests. It involves using a machine to produce electromagnetic waves in order to create images of the inside of your body.