NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES UNIT
Neuromuscular diseases are disorders affecting the nerves and muscles responsible for controlling body movements.
Common Signs and Symptoms
The most common signs and symptoms associated with neuromuscular diseases include:
Classification of Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromuscular diseases are classified into four main categories:
1. Motor Neuron Disorders (Neuronopathies)
2. Neuropathies
Hereditary polyneuropathies, including Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
Acquired polyneuropathies, including Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
3. Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
4. Muscle Disorders (Myopathies)
Clinical Services and Multidisciplinary Care
At Ankara Etlik City Hospital, a dedicated 25-bed inpatient unit and specialized outpatient consultation areas have been established for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with neuromuscular diseases.
Patients are monitored and treated through a multidisciplinary approach involving the Departments of Neurology, Pediatric Neurology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Our Goals and Objectives
Our primary goals are to:
Preserve and improve functional abilities and independence
Ensure patient safety
Reduce pain
Provide education and support for patients' families
Improve patients' overall quality of life
Specialized Rehabilitation Services
Our unit provides a wide range of individualized assessments and rehabilitation interventions for patients with neuromuscular diseases, including:
Disease-specific therapeutic exercise programs
Hydrotherapy (aquatic therapy)
Electrotherapy
Occupational therapy
Body weight-supported gait training
Robot-assisted rehabilitation
Cognitive rehabilitation
Swallowing therapy
Sitting, posture, and gait assessment and rehabilitation
Virtual reality-based rehabilitation applications
These interventions are planned according to each patient's clinical condition, functional capabilities, and individual rehabilitation needs.
Conditions and Functional Problems Addressed
Our unit provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services for the following conditions and functional impairments:
Appointments and Contact Information
To schedule an appointment with the Neuromuscular Diseases Unit at Ankara Etlik City Hospital, please contact the hospital through the following outpatient clinics:
Phone: +90 312 797 00 00
Extension: 5612
Please call the main hospital number and dial extension 5612 for appointment information.