Incorporating Physical Therapy Into MS Care
Episode 47, Sep 24, 2021, 10:00 AM
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In this episode, we spoke with Patricia Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP, physical therapist, UC Health, and cochair, International Organization of MS Rehabilitation Therapists (IOMSRT). Bobryk shared her insight into the clinical care of MS from the perspective of a rehabilitative specialist, and the importance of including physical therapy approaches as part of the multidisciplinary approach to care as early as possible to ensure more beneficial long-term outcomes for patients, also speaking to the latest advances and developments in rehabilitative medicine.
Episode Breakdown:
In this episode, we spoke with Patricia Bobryk, MHS, PT, MSCS, ATP, physical therapist, UC Health, and cochair, International Organization of MS Rehabilitation Therapists (IOMSRT). Bobryk shared her insight into the clinical care of MS from the perspective of a rehabilitative specialist, and the importance of including physical therapy approaches as part of the multidisciplinary approach to care as early as possible to ensure more beneficial long-term outcomes for patients, also speaking to the latest advances and developments in rehabilitative medicine.
Episode Breakdown:
- 1:55 – Early intervention with rehab therapy
- 4:00 – The standard care process for rehab in MS
- 5:55 – The need for more rehabilitation medicine training for MS
- 8:20 – Underutilized aspects of rehabilitation therapy in comprehensive care
- 10:20 – Neurology News Minute
- 14:05 – Patient-reported outcomes and patient priorities in care
- 15:40 – The comprehensive care model’s effect on rehabilitation efforts
- 19:00 – Patient education about rehabilitative care
- 21:45 – Neurologists’ awareness about the importance of physical therapy
- 23:50 – Tips for neurologists and MS specialists to get patients this care
- 26:25 – Recent advances in rehabilitative medicine
- 29:35 – Closing thoughts on the state of care
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