Neurological Specialists

Physical Therapy:

1. Maintain flexibility
2. Provide instruction of assistive devices, bracing, or other mobility aids to assist with independence
3.  Family education/training regarding bed mobility, bed/wheelchair/car transfers including progression of need for mechanical devices.

Occupational Therapy:

1. Provide education regarding adaptive equipment to assist with ease and independence with self-cares.
2. Assist with wheelchair/bed positioning and equipment through vendors and/or ALS foundation
3. Maintain upper body ROM to prevent pain with self-cares and mobility.
4. Maintain self-care independence as long as possible with use of adaptive equipment
5. In home assessment for promoting safety and independence, including recommendations for home modifications.
6.  Relaxation/Stress management techniques