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My Best Friend, the OT – Kristin B., PT As a traveling physical therapist I move from job to job frequently.

Dizziness in Older Adults – Kristin B. PT As a physical therapist working with primarily geriatric clients I often hear of

The Role of Family in Rehabilitation – Kristin B. PT, DPT Earlier this week, I heard a therapist entering an evaluation

Guillain-Barré Syndrome – Kristin Bloomquist, PT, DPT Here is a quick fact sheet on a rare disease that I have encountered

Multiple Sclerosis as a Comorbidity – Kristin B., Physical Therapist Most therapists will encounter at least one patient with a primary diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) during their career. Though there are many types, MS is a progressive disease that causes an array of symptoms related to the destruction of myelin sheaths that protect both sensory and motor nerves. The relationship between a therapist and a patient with MS is frequently ongoing. A therapist may work with the same patient for years or decades throughout the progression of the disease. Once a therapist is familiar with their patient, they can readily recognize the needs of the individual and provide treatment accordingly. This becomes more difficult, however, when you are treating a patient for a completely different diagnosis, who may also have MS, like in the case of a patient with hip fracture. Some things to consider when treating a patient with MS as a comorbidity: