[1] This field encompasses disorders that impact both adults and children and which can be inherited or acquired, typically from an autoimmune disease.
[2] A neurologist or physiatrist can diagnose these diseases through a clinical history, examination, and electromyography including nerve conduction studies.
Many recent drug therapies have been developed to address the acquired neuromuscular diseases including but not limited to immune suppression and drugs that increase the neurotransmitters at the neuromuscular junction.
[5] The [Muscular Dystrophy Association](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscular_Dystrophy_Association) (MDA) engages in research, advocacy, and patient services addressing neuromuscular diseases.
The organization supports initiatives aimed at understanding and treating these conditions.