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SUMMARY:MS Views & News MS Symposium Of Alabama
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URL:https://therapy-a.com/event/ms-views-and-news-ms-symposium-of-alabama/
DESCRIPTION:MS Views and News Invites You To The largest and most comprehensive MS educational program in Alabama:
MS Symposium of Alabama 2026
Emotional and Physical Impact of MS on the Family; Power of Therapy and Wellness in MS
When:  Sat July 18, 2026 Check-In at 10:30; Program from 11:15 - 2:45
Where:  Stone Bridge Farms, 281 Country Road 717 – Cullman AL 35055
Registration: Please RSVP Online: 4th Annual MS Symposium ALABAMA – Emotional and Physical Impact of MS on the Family; Power of Therapy and Wellness in MS - Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Information, and resources
If you do not have internet, please call (888) 871-1664 - Ext 105 
Topics: Move, Think, Speak - The Power of Therapy teams in MS Recovery: Describing the role of physical occupational and speech therapy in managing mobility challenges, functional ability for daily activities and speech clarity, cognitive changes and swallowing safety. Presented by: Karen Hislop, OTR, ATP, CDRS, CLT
Topics: The Emotional and Physical Impact of MS on the Family Discussion includes communication within the family. Reducing the psychological stresses on how the family can understand the needs of the patient and vice-versa. Plus, discussion on Cognitive issues with MS. Presented by Rick A. Harris, PsyD
Topics: Focused on Many aspects of Living WELL with MS: Learn more about Future MS Treatment Options Let’s Learn about How we know if MS is Progressing. What is PIRA & RAW? * Understanding Wellness: Physical and Mental. Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Exercise Presented by: Chris LaGanke, MD
 

 
Past MS News & Views Alabama Events

 
Understanding MS Progression: Smoldering MS and the Role of Therapy
When:   April 11, 2026
Where:  Embassy Suites by Hilton, 800 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL  35801
Topics:
Smoldering MS and Disability Progression 
Guest Speaker: Christopher LaGanke, MD, Medical Director of Joanne P LaGanke MS Center at North Central Neurology Associates
Learn more about signs and symptoms that may indicate disability progression in MS

Understand the clinical pathways that drive disability progression
Take a deeper look at smoldering MS
Let’s Talk About It - How to monitor and have a conversation with your doctor about disability progression and how to address it appropriately

Move, Think, Speak - The Power of Therapy Teams in MS Recovery
Guest Speaker:Karen Hislop, OTR, ATP, CDRS, CLT, owner of Therapy Achievements 
Learn the role of physical occupational and speech therapy in managing

mobility and pain challenges
functional ability for daily activities
speech clarity
cognitive changes
swallowing safety

The MS Symposium of Alabama 2025
When:   Sat July 26, 2025
Where:  Stone Bridge Farms 281 County Road 717 - Cullman, Alabama 35055
Topics:
Neuroplasticity & Neuro Rehab Devices: The Future is Here
Guest Speaker: Karen Hislop, OTR, ATP, CDRS, CLT, owner of Therapy Achievements
Learn about neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation devices, the future of neurorehabilitation isn’t coming—it’s already here! 
Living well with MS. The impact of lifestyle choices
Guest Speaker: Chris LaGanke, MD Medical Director of Joanne P LaGanke MS Center at North Central Neurology Associates
Learn about MS relapse and recovery and how to deal with MS spasticity, neurosensory pain, fatigue, and more. 
Understanding MS progression
Guest Speaker: Aaron Boster, MD Medical Diretor of The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis
MS is not the same for everyone. What does progression look like? A quick look at today’s High Efficacy MS treatment options
 
 
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