Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Neuromuscular Disorders
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," and other neuromuscular disorders are progressive, neurodegenerative diseases that affect the nerve cells that control muscle movement.
At Fletcher Allen, we provide diagnosis, treatment and management of neuromuscular diseases including ALS, peripheral nerve and neuropathic pain disorders.
Services are offered through our National ALS Center, Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic, International Post-Polio Foundation Clinic and General Neuromuscular Clinic with a strong emphasis on ongoing support for patients and their families.
