ALS Progression & Clinical Management for Rehab Professionals

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects approximately 30,000 Americans at any given time, with 5,000-6,000 new diagnoses annually. This progressive neurodegenerative disease creates a critical need for rehabilitation professionals to understand the patterns of disease progression, functional decline, and early therapeutic decision-making. Without thisfoundational knowledge, clinicians risk overlooking opportunities for early intervention, goal setting, and patient- centered care planning. This course offers a focused introduction to ALS progression, subtypes, and early evaluation strategies tailored to PT, OT, and SLP practice. Clinicians will learn to recognize stage-specific clinical features and select appropriate evaluation tools to inform patient goals and effective treatment. In a condition where timing is essential, this course empowers clinicians tomaximize early-stage impact.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Highlights

• Strengthen your ability to identify ALS subtypes and progression patterns so you can confidently anticipate patient needs and make timely therapy decisions.
• Learn which ALS-specific outcome measures matter most and how to apply them in real-world settings to guide evaluation, track decline, and set functional goals.