Engaging the PM&R Spasticity Community-Engaging the PM&R Spasticity Community

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The AAPMNR hosted a spasticity community call to discuss ways to improve care for patients with spasticity. Dr. Zach Bohart led the call, which focused on fostering discussion and collaboration among healthcare professionals in the field. The call highlighted the need to increase awareness of spasticity management and integrate it into patient care. Attendees discussed barriers to diagnosing and treating spasticity, including access to care, lack of knowledge among healthcare professionals, and navigating insurance policies. The group emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and educating therapists and caregivers in identifying and managing spasticity. In addition to clinical care, the group discussed the business side of spasticity management, including private practice and marketing techniques. Several potential initiatives were presented, including increasing awareness of spasticity among healthcare professionals and developing a comprehensive care coordination pathway for post-stroke patients. The AAPMNR plans to seek funding for these initiatives to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities in care for patients with spasticity. The group also discussed plans for future meetings and collaborations to continue the conversation and work towards their goals.

Keywords

spasticity community call

patient care

healthcare professionals

barriers to diagnosis

barriers to treatment

interdisciplinary collaboration

educating therapists

managing spasticity

private practice

comprehensive care coordination pathway