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Webinar Series Announcement: Changing the MS Experience

Join us for a FREE webinar series for medical professionals treating clients with multiple sclerosis. Learn about the latest advancements in rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis to maximize your client's functional potential and quality of life, regardless of disability status

Noon, April 30, 2019: Potential Rehabilitation Approaches to Effect Neuroplasticity in Multiple Sclerosis

This session will challenge the dogma that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) cannot benefit from rehabilitation and exercise approaches simply because MS is a chronic, debilitating disease. Dr. Backus will present evolving evidence related to the potential for rehabilitation approaches and exercise to induce neuromuscular plasticity in people with MS. Based on this evidence, as well as that of others, she will propose that the progression and accumulation of disability is not inevitable and that improvements in function or the slowing of the onset of disability is possible and should be considered for people with MS.

Speakers:

Deborah Backus, PT, Ph.D., FACRM

is a grant-funded researcher, physical therapist and educator with more than 30 years of experience in neurorehabilitation, specifically in multiple sclerosis (MS). Her research in the Eula C. and Andrew C. Carlos MS Rehabilitation and Wellness Program at Shepherd Center focuses on the investigation of rehabilitation interventions and models of care delivery to facilitate greater function, health and quality of life in people living with MS. Dr. Backus combines her clinical and research experience to facilitate the translation of evidence into clinical practice, to ultimately influence practice, reimbursement and health policy. She is funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute,National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. She has presented both nationally and internationally related to this subject matter.

Objectives:

At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the rationale for including rehabilitation and exercise in a comprehensive model of care for individuals with multiple sclerosis.
Describe how rehabilitation and exercise interventions may induce neuromuscular plasticity for individuals with multiple sclerosis.
Discuss the relationship between neuromuscular changes and fucntion in people with multiple sclerosis.
Identify two rehabilitation strategies to facilitate neuromuscular plasticity in a client with MS in your clinical setting.

Download the course brochure Download this PDF to learn more detailed information about the webinar and continuing education and contact hours available.

Upcoming Webinars:

May 21st, 2019 at 12pm to 1pm EST: Cardiovascular Conditioning in Multiple Sclerosis - Breaking the Barriers, presented by Anneke Bender, PT, MSCS
June 25th, 2019 at 12pm to 1pm EST: Severe Disability in Multiple Sclerosis: Adapting Exercise and Rehabilitation presented by Ian Flannery, PT, DPT and Rebecca Shivers, BS, OTR/L, CLT
July 30th, 2019 at 12pm to 1pm EST: Severe Disability in Multiple Sclerosis: Wellness and Cognitive Rehabilitation presented by Ian Flannery, PT, DPT and Bonnie Schaude, ST, CCC-SLP

HOW TO REGISTER:

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a receipt validating that you have registered for the webinar at $0 fee; and,
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