WEBCAST
Aging in MS: Considerations for Rehabilitation
Description
Aging in MS: Considerations for Rehabilitation
Learning Objectives: 1. To discuss the physiology of ageing, its effects on the MS disease course, and
the pathological, immunological & clinical changes associated with aging
and disease progression. 2.
To differentiate the effects of ageing and disease progression for therapeutic
purposes in MS
3.
Using a case study example, design and apply a comprehensive physical
therapy evaluation and plan of care for an ageing individual with MS.
About The Speaker(s)
Hina Garg, PT, MS, PhD, NCS, CEEAA
is a board certified neurologic clinical specialist focusing on clinical
assessment and treatment practices using implementation science and quality
improvement frameworks in individuals with MS and other neurologic conditions.
She is an associate professor (Physical Therapy), MS PT & Wellness Center
Director, and the Interim Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored
Projects at the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP).
She completed her Bachelor of PT from GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi,
India, M.S. from Texas A & M University and PhD in Rehabilitation Science
from the University of Utah. At the RMUoHP and related clinic systems, Hina has
developed, implemented, and disseminated multiple care models including those
for individuals with MS, vestibular, pelvic and post-covid rehabilitative
needs. In 2022, she was recognized by the National MS Society for going
above & beyond in her work in MS and for establishing the MS PT &
Wellness Center, the only kind in Utah. She has also received many recognitions
including the "2022 APTA Utah PT of the year," "2019 Outstanding Clinical
Innovator" by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) and the "40
Under 40" recipient of the 2019 Utah Valley business magazine. She currently
co-chairs the ANPT telehealth taskforce, serves within the ANPT DEI and Balance
and Falls and Academy of PT Research Membership workgroups, serves as a grant
reviewer at the national level, is a current reviewer for multiple neurologic
journals, a published author and has presented and served at the state and
national conferences and boards on her clinical and research interests. Her
passion is in the use of data in clinical and administrative decision making,
evidence-based clinical practice, and training and development of faculty and
student colleagues, clinicians and other staff members.