#LetsTalkNMD Webinar Series - SMA & Rehabilitation

This webinar was hosted by MDC in an effort to raise awareness and increase understanding of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (#SMA) as part of #SMAAwarenessMonth.

This webinar is aimed at understanding the current recommendations and benefits to physiotherapy and occupational therapy for children and adults with SMA. This webinar helps to answer the following questions:

1. What rehabilitation supports are available/recommended for children with SMA?
2. What rehabilitation supports are available/recommended for adults with SMA?
3. What is a SMA multidisciplinary team? Who is involved?
4. How can the team track progress/benefits of rehabilitation (e.g., outcome measures)?
5. Should rehabilitation interventions be tailored to SMA subtype, disease stage and age?
6. Is there evidence/research to show which rehabilitation interventions are best for SMA?

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Kathryn Selby, MD - BC Children's Hospital
Dr. Michael Berger, MD, PhD - Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Angelina Woof, PT - Physiotherapist - BC Centre for Ability
Niamh Cushen, BSc PT - Pediatric Physiotherapist - BC Children's Hospital
Scott Thieu, O.T. Reg.(N.S.) - Occupational Therapist - IWK Health Centre

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