Neuromuscular Medicine 2081N0008X



Neuromuscular Medicine: This is a relatively new area of medicine. It focuses on the comprehensive medicinal management of people with neuromuscular disorders. Examples are disorders of the muscles, nerves and neuromuscular junctions. The goal is to diagnose and treat these conditions.

Taxonomy Code: 2081N0008X

Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Neuromuscular Medicine


Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: This branch of medicine looks to enhance and restore basic functional ability and quality of life for those people with serious physical impairments or disabilities. These doctors are often called Physiatrists. They specialize in trying to restore optimal function for people that have specific injuries to muscles, tissues, bones and the nervous system.

Neuromuscular Medicine specialists are located in these States: