MND - From Diagnosis to Resilience
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) represents a group of progressive neurological disorders that severely affect the motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and impaired bodily functions.
At Plexus Bangalore and Hyderabad, we offer a first-of-its-kind curated treatment plan to help you manage your symptoms for Motor Neuron Diseases. This comprises a combination of the most advanced Cell Therapy along with a customized intensive rehabilitation program that includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Therapy.
Causes of Motor Neuron Diseases
MND arises due to various genetic and environmental factors. Some potential contributors include:
Exposure to toxins
Environmental chemicals
Viral infections
Intense physical activity
Loss of growth factors
Mitochondrial dysfunction
Oxidative injury to neuron
Excessive excitability of neurons
Genetic mutations
Inflammation in the central nervous system
Symptoms of Motor Neuron Diseases
The most common symptoms of Motor Neuron Diseases include:
Dragging of leg
Slurred speech (dysarthria)
Weakness in legs or shoulder
Cramps and muscles twitching
Footdrop caused by weak ankle muscles
Weakness in hands and grip, leading to difficulty in picking up or holding objects
Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis
Diagnosing MND typically involves:
- Medical History
- Physical Examination
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- MRI or CT Scans
- Blood Tests
Our treatment program at Plexus
We use mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), procured from the patient’s own body, to slow down disease progression, and prevent neuronal death. MSCs’ ability to differentiate into different cell types, as well as their immunomodulatory and regenerative properties make them the ideal choice for MND treatment. The advantages of mesenchymal stem cell therapy at Plexus include:
- Reduces inflammation and neuroinflammation
- Promotes neuroprotection and neuronal survival
- Supports neurogenesis and neurorepair
- Minimally-invasive and painless procedure
- Autologous stem cells minimise risk immune rejection
Patients with MND often face problems in walking, maintaining balance, and moving their shoulders and hands. Many patients even complain of severe pain in their limbs, especially their shoulders and legs. Physical therapy can help them improve posture, prevent joint immobility, and slow muscle weakness and atrophy with the help of a planned regimen of stretching and strengthening exercises.
Occupational therapists help to maintain strength, improve endurance, manage fatigue, train hand functions, reduce risk of falls and fall-related injuries and foster independence in daily life tasks and community mobility through a combination of various activities and adaptations.
Speech and swallowing difficulties are common in patients with Motor Neuron Diseases. Speech therapists help to maintain communication and swallowing skills for as long as possible, manage symptoms, and adopt compensatory strategies for loss of function.
Apart from the above, we also employ a wide range of rehabilitation techniques to slow the progression of the disease and make it easier to manage the symptoms, including:
- Endurance training
- Dysphagia management
- Hand function training
- Strengthening of oral structures
- Strength training of upper limbs and lower limbs
- Stretching to improve joint mobility
- Functional splinting
- Functional stretching
- ADL training
Visit our centers at Bangalore and Hyderabad to know more about India’s no. 1 MND rehabilitation program.
Motor Neuron Disease Treatment in India
At Plexus, our rehabilitation for MND focuses on:
What our patients say
Ramanujan (name changed)
“I believe that Dr Na’eem Sadiq is an amazing doctor with a friendly, warm attitude. His care towards his patients is commendable and he is a great listener. He explains to his patients and their family in the most simple terms about the root cause of problems and provides a comprehensive treatment for them. We came to India from the US to get Stem Cell Therapy for our son with Autism.
We sincerely thank Dr Na’eem Sadiq and his staff. It was a wonderful journey with you. Keep up the good work! I will recommend Plexus to all my family and friends.”
Priyanka Reddy (Name changed)
“My experience with Plexus has been pleasant. Dr Na’eem and his staff members have been helpful and they treated my son who was suffering Sensory Processing Disorder wholeheartedly. I am glad I found this center as it helped my son recover as soon as possible.”
Aman Kumar (name changed)
I was experiencing weakness in my hands and legs for more than a year. No doctor could identify what I was exactly suffering from. I was put on Vitamin tablets. At Plexus Dr Na'eem Sadiq diagnosed me with Motor Neuron Disease and properly explained the condition to me. I have received Cell Therapy along with rehabilitation services. I believe you will find the best Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy services at their centers. I have learnt all the exercises that I need to do and I am extremely positive that I have received the best form of treatment and at the right place."
Rahul Khanna (name changed)
“I came to Plexus for MND treatment. Dr Na’eem Sadiq understood my problem and gave me the best possible treatment. The staff was extremely friendly and the treating team is very knowledgeable. I would recommend all MND patients to visit Plexus and get treated. Thank you team."
