Beyond the Basics: Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Advanced MS Rehabilitation

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Benjamin J. White, PT, DPT, MBA, C/NDT, LSVT BIG Related seminars and products

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Benjamin White, PT, DPT, MBA, C/NDT, LSVT BIG, is an expert in neurological rehabilitation and clinical leadership. He has experience in leadership within multiple clinical settings including home health, skilled nursing, outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehab. He is known for generating both employee and patient satisfaction as they move toward their desired goals. His expertise lies specifically in the following diagnoses: stroke, Parkinson’s, concussion, and vestibular rehabilitation.

Dr. White has a history of physical therapy in the state of Texas for over a decade. He has owned his own practice and worked within multiple healthcare settings. He now serves as the market director representing inpatient rehab in the state of Tennessee for HCA Healthcare.

Dr. White is an award-winning clinical instructor, a renowned national speaker, and has published numerous articles on the topics of neuroplasticity and stroke. He has a history of serving the Parkinsonian population in their homes and in the community assisting them to return to their own desired optimal function from an emotional and functional realm.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Benjamin White receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Benjamin White has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Assess and modify treatment plans using neuroplasticity principles to enhance patients’ mobility and daily living activities, demonstrating the ability to adapt exercises based on fatigue and cognitive fluctuations. (Sandroff, 2020)
2. Implement dual-task and vestibular exercises that address balance and coordination challenges, aiming to reduce fall risk and improve patients’ functional independence. (Cochrane, 2021)
3. Apply targeted neuroplasticity-driven interventions that promote cognitive and motor recovery, enhancing patients’ ability to perform complex, goal-oriented tasks in their daily routines. (Broadhouse, 2020)

Outline

• Define neuroplasticity and its relevance to MS treatment
• Overview of common MS challenges: fatigue, cognitive impact, fluctuating symptoms
• Importance of neuroplasticity-driven approaches for meaningful, adaptable care

• Key neuroplasticity concepts in MS: adaptation, skill-building, and brain rewiring
• Role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in supporting neuroplasticity and enhancing cognitive and motor function
• Real-time adaptations for unpredictable symptoms and daily patient variability

• Dual-task interventions: integrating cognitive and physical tasks to boost brain adaptability
• Fatigue management strategies that support sustained patient engagement
• Vision and vestibular exercises to improve balance, safety, and confidence

• Customizing treatment plans based on neuroplasticity principles: when to adjust and how
• Step-by-step example of tailoring exercise intensity and type to fatigue levels and daily function
• Tools and tech for real-time progress tracking and adaptive treatment planning

• Key takeaways for implementing neuroplasticity in MS care
• Brief Q&A to address audience-specific challenges and concerns

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Exercise Physiologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurses
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Physician Assistants
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Other Rehabilitation and Fitness Professionals