Motor Neuron disease is a neurological condition that progresses over time. The disease causes the motor neurons to become destroyed and this then affects a number of elements such as mobility, speech and internal functions. This will progress over time. As the condition worsens an individual will need more support from equipment to help with mobility and they may need support from WAV Vehicles like the ones from clarkemobility.com to enable them to get out.
Motor Neurons or MND destroys the cells that help to control muscle activity within the body. This then affects walking, speaking, swallowing and breathing. Signals from the brain are transmitted through nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord and then on to the muscles. When the motor neurons (nerves) are damaged or destroyed this then prevents the signals from getting to the muscles to tell them to function.
As the signals lessen the muscles become weakened and they start to shrink and waste away. In some cases the muscles can spontaneously twitch and cause spasms and uncontrolled movements. For some individuals with MND they may find that their muscle movements slow down or their muscles become stiff and they are unable to move them.
At the moment there is no cure for the condition but there are a number of medications, treatments and mobility support equipment that can help to ease some of the symptoms that are experienced by individuals.
