ARC TALKS Webinar: Physical Therapy for Amyloidosis Management

In this ARC Talks webinar, physical therapists Kelsi Schiltz, and Katie Johnson provided recommendations for managing neuropathy symptoms.

Discussion included daily exercises to help mitigate symptoms, what to expect during a physical therapy appointment, and the benefits physical therapy can provide for amyloidosis patients.

0:00 — Intro
2:31 — Overview
4:56 — What Is Physical Therapy?
10:23 — What is Neuropathy?
14:12 — How can PT help with Neuropathy?
19:35 — How does Neuropathy impact balance?
24:09 — Neuropathy management & exercises
28:32 — What is Dysautonomia?
34:00 — How can PT help with dysautonomia?
40:06 — Hydration for Dysautonomia
41:16 — Compression for Dysautonomia
44:13 — Exercises for Dysautonomia
51:39 — Other Therapy for Dysautonomia
53:03 — Q&A Section
53:23 — Can PT help even if I struggle with cardiac involvement?
54:34 — How can I find a PT with amyloidosis experience?
55:52 — Can a PT help evaluate my home so it can work for my needs?
56:41 — Do you have resources for people outside of the US?
57:54 — Can treatment reduce my neuropathy?