Canadian best practice recommendations for the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Christen Shoesmith, Agessandro Abrahão, Tim J Benstead, Marvin Chum, Nicolas Dupré, Aaron Izenberg, Wendy Johnston, Sanjay Kalra, Desmond Leddin, Colleen O’Connell, Kerri Schellenberg, Anu Tandon, Lorne Zinman
Abstract
Management of patients living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) requires specialized multidisciplinary holistic care.
Topics & Concepts
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosisSpasticityFasciculationWeaknessMedicinePhysical medicine and rehabilitationMuscle weaknessSpinal cordAtrophyDegeneration (medical)Muscle atrophyMotor neuronNeuroscienceDiseasePhysical therapyPsychologyPathologyAnatomyPsychiatryAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ResearchNeurogenetic and Muscular Disorders ResearchNeurological diseases and metabolism