Functional Strategies for Spasticity Management in MS

Michelle Mioduszewski, MS, OTR/L, has been practicing occupational therapy in acute, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings throughout her career. Visual rehabilitation following neurological events has been an area of focus. Michelle owns and operates Niagara Therapy, LLC, a team-oriented practice based in Erie, PA that offers OT, PT, and SLP to adults and children with neurological concerns. She also consults for legal, education, and professional situations.

Michelle is the AOTA Administration and Management Chairperson for the Rehabilitation and Disability Special Interest Section, National MS Society Board of Trustees, and is a National MS Society Partner in Care Designation. She was trained in NDT and Neuro-IFRAH (NDTC), Bioness Certified, REO Certified, SAEBO Certified, and specialized in vision and cognitive rehabilitation. A published writer by AOTA Press, she also teaches on topics such as IASTM, Neuro-Rehab/Neuro-Handling, vision, cognition, spasticity, ergonomics and complex wheelchair evaluations.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michelle Mioduszewski is the owner of Niagara Therapy, LLC and Niagara Therapy Professional Services, LLC. She is a book reviewer for Slack. Michelle also receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Michelle Mioduszewski has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michelle Mioduszewski is a member of AOTA/POTA and the Consortium of MS Centers. She is a POTA representative to Trialliance Group and also serves on the National Multiple Sclerosis Association Board of Trustees. She is part of the National MS Society, serving as an MS Ambassador and a member of their Clinical Healthcare Advisory Committee.