What’s the Key to Maximizing Mobility in MS Patients?

Presented by Herbert Karpatkin and J.J. Mowder-Tinney

What’s the Key to Maximizing Mobility in MS Patients?

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Neuro Navigators Episode 10: What’s the Key to Maximizing Mobility in MS Patients?

Video Runtime: 48 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 35 Minutes

Dr. Herbert Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, GCS, MSCS, joins J.J. Mowder-Tinney to share his expertise on improving mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Herb discusses the common misconceptions about MS in physical therapy and offers practical strategies, including interval training and task-specific exercises, to enhance patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives
  • Interpret the evidence around how to improve mobility and exercise tolerance in people with MS
  • Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address fatigue to increase exercise intensity for people with MS
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving MS focusing on exercise, rest, and functional outcomes
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Herbert Karpatkin

Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, GCS, MSCS, graduated from the physical therapy program at Boston University’s Sargent College in 1989 and received his doctoral degree in neurologic physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He is a multiple sclerosis certified specialist from the Consortium of…

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J.J. Mowder-Tinney

Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master of science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…

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Chapters & learning objectives

What’s the Key to Maximizing Mobility in MS Patients?

1. What’s the Key to Maximizing Mobility in MS Patients?

Dr. Herbert Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, GCS, MSCS, joins J.J. Mowder-Tinney to share his expertise on improving mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis.

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