In this ARC Talks webinar, physical therapists Kelsi Schiltz, and Katie Johnson provided recommendations for managing neuropathy symptoms.
Discussion included daily exercises to help mitigate symptoms, what to expect during a physical therapy appointment, and the benefits physical therapy can provide for amyloidosis patients.
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Overview
4:56 - What Is Physical Therapy?
10:23 - What is Neuropathy?
14:12 - How can PT help with Neuropathy?
19:35 - How does Neuropathy impact balance?
24:09 - Neuropathy management & exercises
28:32 - What is Dysautonomia?
34:00 - How can PT help with dysautonomia?
40:06 - Hydration for Dysautonomia
41:16 - Compression for Dysautonomia
44:13 - Exercises for Dysautonomia
51:39 - Other Therapy for Dysautonomia
53:03 - Q&A Section
53:23 - Can PT help even if I struggle with cardiac involvement?
54:34 - How can I find a PT with amyloidosis experience?
55:52 - Can a PT help evaluate my home so it can work for my needs?
56:41 - Do you have resources for people outside of the US?
57:54 - Can treatment reduce my neuropathy?