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What is Myasthenia Gravis (MG)?
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. It can affect any voluntary muscle, but commonly affects the muscles that control eye movements, facial expressions, and swallowing. It also frequently affects muscles of the arms and legs, making usual daily activities difficult.
How Does Physiotherapy Help?
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) can be a challenging condition, but physiotherapy can help. With this condition causing muscle weakness and fatigue, physiotherapy can help improve overall strength, mobility, endurance, and energy conservation strategies. With the support of physiotherapy, clients can regain confidence and enhance quality of life.
Our Approach to Physical Therapy
At MG Physio, we are dedicated to providing clients with the best possible physiotherapy for Myasthenia Gravis. With our unique approach and one-on-one sessions with our MG-specialized physiotherapist, we offer personalized care that focuses on achieving your unique goals. Telehealth services make it easy to get the care you need from the comfort and safety of home.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Alicia
Working with Dr. Plowman helped me make so much more progress than with medication alone. She is incredibly knowledgeable and explains the way the exercises affect the body which makes me me more motivated to continue doing them. She made simple suggestions for making my living space more accommodating for my neuromuscular disease and these changes made a world of difference for me. Dr. Plowman is the best PT out there!
Jennifer
I saw Dr. Plowman for low back pain which I hadn't been able to alleviate on my own. I was very deconditioned due to Myasthenia Gravis. I had failed prior physical therapy since their repetitive exercise program actually aggravated the Myasthenia. Dr. Plowman is very familiar with MG and was able to give me manageable exercises allowing me to greatly improve my overall conditioning and pain level. I'm able to drive much longer distances and have resumed activities around the home that I haven't been able to perform in years. Thank you so much, Dr. Plowman!
Jerrin
Dr. Plowman is amazing! I have Myasthenia Gravis, which makes physical exertion very tiring and difficult, but Dr. Plowman worked with me on energy conservation strategies while helping me to rebuild strength in a manner that would not aggravate my condition. I cannot recommend her highly enough!