Dr. Cassandra List, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist, and Briana Elson, an occupational therapist, discuss spasticity management. They explore the decision-making process behind medication versus neurotoxin injections and when to consider treatments like intrathecal baclofen. The duo emphasizes the importance of communication between therapists and physicians for optimal patient care. They also address how neurotoxin treatments can impact pain and the complexities of individualized treatment plans, stressing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Briana Elson, an OT clinician, discusses applying neuroplasticity principles in OT - prism glasses, bilateral arm training, task-specific training, EMG triggered NMES, VR training, and more. She emphasizes the importance of intensity and specificity in therapy for better outcomes.

Neuro OT Briana Elson discusses intensity training in occupational therapy, covering topics like constraint induced movement therapy, measuring heart rate, circuit training for wheelchair users, and co-treating with PT for brain injury recovery. Learn how to make iADL training intensive and the importance of measuring intensity in sessions. Find out the scales to use and hear treatment ideas for intense therapy.