The APCP Neuromuscular Committee was formed in 2006 and focuses on work with children who have acquired and genetic conditions affecting the function of muscles, either directly as a muscle disease or caused by disorders of the peripheral nerves, motor neurones in the spinal cord or the neuromuscular junctions which supply them, e.g. muscular dystrophies, spinal muscular atrophy, congenital myopathies, hereditary neuropathies and congential myasthenic syndromes.
The committee supports the role of therapists working with this group of children in specialist units and in the community.
The APCP Neuromuscular Committee currently consists of up to 9 nationally elected members however, we can have a capacity of up to 12 members.
Current key objectives and strategies for the APCP Neuromuscular Committee are set out in the Neuromuscular Committee Five Year Plan for 20120-2025.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not hold a separate membership list of members interested in neuromuscular conditions.
What do we do?
The Neuromuscular Committee aims to support members by providing training and resources related to Neuromuscular Disorders to support continuing professional benefit and promote best best practice. Follow the links below for more information.
We also try to promote the role of physiotherapy in the management of Neuromuscular Disorders and work closely with MD-UK in this respect.
We are also happy to answer member's individual questions - you can either use the Contact Us link below or if you have a clinical query, why not post a discussion in the paediatric iCSP network?
The Neuromuscular Committee currently have vacancies for new committee members, for more information and to apply - CLICK HERE
Additional Resources and Information
Training and CPD - members only
Neuromuscular Foundation Course - the neuromuscular committee are planning a foundation course, please register here for notification of details once finalised.
Publications and resources - members only
Current research - members only