For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

The muscular system plays a critical role in the human body by governing skeletal movement, cardiovascular function, and the activities of digestive organs. Additionally, muscle tissues serve an ...

People with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease, usually experience muscle weakness that impacts movement. New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation ...

Imagine you're watching TV, resting your hand on the armrest, when suddenly it starts to tremble uncontrollably. Such movement disorders are considered typical signs of Parkinson's disease, though ...

When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson's disease are probably what first spring to mind. However, there are other equally debilitating and much less well-known ...

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) represent the most prevalent type of musculoskeletal dysfunction, with symptoms including myofascial pain, clicking sounds in the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), and ...

Daily electrical stimulation of certain nerves in the spinal cord appeared to help three people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), an inherited disorder that causes muscles to waste away. The ...

Athetosis and chorea are two types of involuntary movements that can occur in children and adults with neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy. The movements have different features, and the ...

A lightweight robotic device has helped children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) achieve a ...

Pain is a common symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often due to muscle cramps. ALS can also cause pain indirectly through some of its complications. Medications and other therapies are ...

A familiar challenge follows many stroke survivors long after the emergency has passed. The ability to move an arm, reach for ...