Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord affecting muscle control. Almost 5,000 people receive an ALS diagnosis every year. ALS worsens over time and although there is no cure there are treatments to slow the progression of the disease.