Muscle Disorders

Muscle disorders are problems associated with the body's muscles and its ability to move.  These problems can cause weakness, pain, or paralysis. Common causes of muscle disorders include injury, a genetic disorder, cancer, inflammation, disease, infection, and certain medications.

Programs + Services

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Adult Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division at Tufts MC in Boston offers expert, personalized care for people with disabilities and severe injuries.
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Rheumatology

The Division of Rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston offers comprehensive evaluation, consultation and management of arthritis and rheumatic disease.
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Electrodiagnostics

The Electrodiagnostics Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston provides testing for muscle and nerve conditions.
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Doctors + Care Team

Timothy E. McAlindon, MD, MPH
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Timothy E. McAlindon, MD, MPH

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Title(s): Chief, Division of Rheumatology; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5990
Fax #: 617-636-2388

Osteoarthritis, general rheumatology, lupus

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Rina M. Bloch, MD
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Rina M. Bloch, MD

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Title(s): Adult Physiatrist; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5631
Fax #: 617-636-2551

Adult and geriatric rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, brain injury, stroke, rheumatological management, spine care

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William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR
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William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR

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Title(s): Clinical Director, Rheumatology; Rheumatologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5990
Fax #: 617-636-2388

Osteoarthritis, general rheumatology, musculoskeletal ultrasound

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Robert A. Kalish, MD
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Robert A. Kalish, MD

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Title(s): Director, Rheumatology Education; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
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Fax #: 617-636-2388

General rheumatology, Lyme disease

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Ariel Savitz, MD
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Ariel Savitz, MD

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Title(s): Adult Physiatrist
Department(s): Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Appt. Phone: 781-935-5050
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Spasticity management, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, hemorrhagic stroke, metabolic encephalopathy, seizure disorders, T’ai Chi and rehabilitation, integrative medicine

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Steven C. Vlad, MD, PhD
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Steven C. Vlad, MD, PhD

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Title(s): Rheumatologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
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Fax #: 617-636-2388

General rheumatology, spondyloarthropathies, psoriatic arthritis and anklylosing spondylitis

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Research + Clinical Trials

Relationship between Protein intake and ICU Skeletal muscle weakness

Evaluate the correlation between ICU Skeletal muscle loss and protein intake and investigate the lack of daily protein intake by the presence of loss of rectus femoris muscle quantity and quality.
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