MGFA Wellness Series 2021 #7: MG and Physical Therapy

Bryan Hill will discuss the most recent management of MG via physical therapy along with tried-and-true strategies and techniques that help those with MG live their best life. When you are living with MG, the management of fatigue and weakness is of the utmost importance. Physical therapy is a leading symptom reliever and function improver. Additionally, our speech pathologist will share the impact of muscular weakness on breathing, language, swallowing, and speech and what you can do about it. We will discuss the “secret sauce” of low load/low intensity management which helps improve functional movement, activities of daily living, and limit the negative effects for progression over time. We will share more on rest/work rations, variance in program design, stress impact, and fall prevention strategies, along with the latest and greatest technologies such as Blood Flow Restriction that help the neuro system engage without taxing the muscles and nerves. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Let us help you understand that journey and how to best manage symptoms and fatigue so you can live your best life.