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  • Muscular dystrophy

    The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of inherited genetic conditions that gradually cause the muscles to weaken, leading to an increasing level of disability.

  • Motor neurone disease

    Read about motor neurone disease (MND), a rare condition where parts of the nervous system become damaged. This causes increasing weakness, and in many cases, muscle wasting.

  • Leg cramps

    Find out about leg cramps, a common condition where the muscles in the leg suddenly become tight and painful.

  • Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome

    Find out about Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, a rare condition affecting the nerves that causes muscle weakness and other symptoms.

  • Inguinal hernia repair

    A hernia happens when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

  • Hernia

    Read about hernias, which occur when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

  • Hereditary spastic paraplegia

    Find out about hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a rare group of inherited disorders that often cause weakness and stiffness in the leg muscles, which gradually gets worse over time.

  • Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP)

    Read about hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP), an inherited nerve disorder that typically causes numbness, tingling and muscle weakness.

  • Dystonia

    Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms). Find out about the main symptoms, types and treatments.

  • Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)

    Find out more about dysarthria, which is where you have difficulty speaking because the muscles used for speech are weak.