Ataxia Med News – August 2024
August 30, 2024
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Welcome to our Provider Resource page, a hub designed to support healthcare providers who are treating patients with Ataxia.
This page offers a collection of reliable information and resources tailored to empower patients and enhance their care journey. As a clinical provider, you’ll find a variety of resources here that you can confidently share with your patients, helping them to better understand their condition and manage their health more effectively.
In partnership with AOTA, these free CEU modules train occupational therapy practitioners in evaluating and intervening for Ataxia.
Presented by: Elizabeth Foss, OT with 11 years of experience in neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, and functional aging. She is also a YouTube educator through Little Steps, Big Gains.
Instructions to Free CEU
Visit: https://otlearn.aota.org/my/ to create an account.
Complete the course content, quiz, and course evaluation to obtain a certificate.
Learn about physical therapy strategies designed specifically for people affected by Ataxia. Presented by Jennifer Millar, MS, PT and Jennifer Keller, MS, PT.
This session reviewed exercises to promote optimal function and what you can do to make your everyday life more accessible. Keller also discussed safe mobility strategies as well as present a variety of devices and strategies that can improve mobility. Presented by Jennifer Keller, PT, MS.
This session reviewed coordination training techniques for Ataxia. She also reviewed PT/OT limitations for people with Ataxia. Presented by Elizabeth Foss OTR/L.
NAF is always updating our resources and adding new ones. Please share with patients!
These resources may be helpful to your patients who were recently diagnosed and are looking for what they should do next.
This is a collection of general resources.
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NAF proudly announced our Ataxia Centers of Excellence (ACE) sites in May & September 2023. We have designated 24 U.S. and international clinics whose providers demonstrate exceptional clinical care, a commitment to professional training and research, and focus on community outreach and education for patients and families. Visit our ACE page for more information about the next cycle of applications. Reach out to Kelsey, our Clinical Services Director, at kelsey@ataxia.org for more information.
NAF provides comprehensive support and resources to those living with Ataxia. As part of our ongoing efforts, we create content on a variety of healthcare topics. We are always looking for dedicated health professionals to collaborate with to provide education to the Ataxia community. If you are interested in presenting for a webinar, being considered as a speaker at our annual patient conference, or writing content for a blog or fact sheet, reach out! Email us at research@ataxia.org with your thoughts.
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