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WEBCAST

  • Education
  • Webcast

Aging in MS: Considerations for Rehabilitation

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  • On Demand Replay
  • Presented: 1 December, 2022
  • CEUs: 1.50

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.

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