STEP-IN SMA

We are connecting an open, inclusive, collaborative global network of physiotherapists of all levels of SMA experience and training.

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📆 STEP-IN SMA: February Newsletter - https://t.co/ajTBIFvJQV

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Reminder: STEPIN SMA PD session today! - https://t.co/gJIPprmDn6

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STEP-IN Professional Development session - https://t.co/jfP1oZbz14

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STEP-IN Professional Development session - https://t.co/soNoNjhDOo

[Kristin Krosschell @kjkrosschell]

Huge shout out to this fantastic panel of adults with SMA for sharing their stories this morning. You’ve taught just all so much!!! ⁦we hear you and thank you! @CureSMA⁩ @CureSMA2024

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Another great #curesma meeting in Austin this year!

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The next Foundations for SMA PTs program has been announced...Utrecht!

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Jackie and Ralph with Claudia from FAME Colombia in Ghent, Belgium for the #smacongress2024

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Low bone mass is common in individuals with SMA, even if ambulatory. The 6-minute walk test and timed up and go may help identify those at risk. A proactive approach to identification and treatment of low bone mass is needed to reduce fracture risk in SMA.

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Check out the #Review: "Measuring Fatigue and Fatigability in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Challenges and Opportunities"
👉Full Text: https://t.co/F0CsWSv4m9
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#fatigue #NeuromuscularDisorders

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Free Professional Development series for SMA PTs Today at 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT Use the link below to join the session: https://t.co/6eFbyWZ1xv

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Save the date for our next professional development seminar- December 12!

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The Foundations workshop has many components and hands on activities with skills practice. A big shout out to @Physio_Rachel for being a great person to practice on!

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Day 2 in Sydney at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead Hospital was a success! Thank you for hosting us (and organising perfect weather)

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Day 2 of the AUS/NZ Foundations program is always a special one. Thank you to all of our incredible physios (facilitators and participants) for contributing to a great day but a huge shout out to our SMA volunteers for their time and willingness to help us learn.

[Rachel Kennedy, PhD @Physio_Rachel]

Have loved working with #physiotherapy colleagues from across Australia and New Zealand on the @stepin_sma Foundations course. Day 1 ✅ @SCHNkids
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[Rachel Kennedy, PhD @Physio_Rachel]

End of Day 1 @stepin_sma Foundations physiotherapy #SpinalMuscularAtrophy course #Australia and these two facilitators are having a lot of fun! @SCHNkids @RCHMelbourne @smaaustralia

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Day 1 of the Foundations for SMA Physiotherapists in Australia is underway!

[Rachel Kennedy, PhD @Physio_Rachel]

Day 1 @stepin_sma is in #Australia !!!!
17 Australian and New Zealand physiotherapists, 7 local expert facilitators and the amazing team from @ColumbiaUnivDPT and @Stanford Jackie Montes, Jean Fitzpatrick, Sally Dunaway Young and Elizabeth Harding