Joshua E. Burns is a neurologist based at 75 East Street, Lidcombe, NSW 2141, Australia. He works with people who need help when nerves and the brain or spinal cord affect movement, feeling, or muscle strength. Neurology can feel a bit overwhelming at first, so the focus is on getting things clear and practical.
In many cases, Joshua looks after long-term conditions where symptoms can change over time. This can include peripheral nerve and muscle problems, along with movement and muscle control issues. People may come in with things like peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nerve pain, or nerve changes linked to other health problems.
He also supports families dealing with movement disorders and nerve or muscle conditions that start early in life. Some patients have conditions such as cerebral palsy, spasticity and spastic diplegia, or spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). At times, there are also needs around things like abnormal muscle tightness, weakness, or trouble coordinating movement.
Joshua can be involved in care for genetic and inherited conditions too. Depending on the situation, this might include myotonic dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or muscle and nerve disorders such as acute cerebellar ataxia and primary lateral sclerosis. He may also assist when people have developmental or limb-related concerns like clubfoot, phocomelia, or related rare conditions.
Some visits are about working through symptoms that affect daily life. For example, people can have cramping or muscle twitching, issues with high muscle tone, or problems with how the body controls movement. Others may have urinary symptoms alongside neurological conditions, and this can be part of the bigger picture Joshua helps coordinate care for.
Over time, good neurologist care is about more than one appointment. Joshua aims to make sense of symptoms, explain what the likely causes can be, and help patients and carers plan what to do next. He works with other health professionals when needed, especially when a person has multiple issues going on at once.
If you’re unsure whether neurology is the right step, it’s still okay to start the conversation. Joshua’s approach stays calm and down to earth, and he focuses on helping people understand their condition and what support options may be available.