Navigating the New Frontier in Therapy Care for Individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Part I: Overview of SMA, Medical Advancements, Changing Outcomes & Phenotypes

  Description: This course will provide a brief overview to the pathophysiology of SMA, address the FDA approved and currently available pharmacologic treatments, and discuss the influence these treatments have on changing outcomes and phenotypes and impact these may have for in rehabilitation. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:  Discuss the current available treatments in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and potential impact on pathophysiology of SMA Recognizes the changing clinical presentation with treatment Describes general rehabilitation considerations with changes in treatment Instructors: Laurey Brown, PT, DPT, PCS; Katie Hoffman, PT, DPT; Kristin J. Krosschell, PT, DPT, MA, PCS; Christa Weigel PT, DPT, PCS Audience:  Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants Note: You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a r