Answer 6

  • Empower the patient
    • Educate them on their condition
    • ALS is progressive and it is important to recognize worsening symptoms
    • Let the patient ask questions
  • Explain why the home exercise program is important
    • It will help to decrease pain and help maintain strength 
    • Allow him to interact with family more, integrate him into the community again, allow for a better quality of life. 
    • Collaborate with the patient to ensure that the goals are centered around what they want to achieve from physiotherapy.