What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?
10. Therapy
Physical therapy can also help to enhance the patient’s quality of life for as long as possible. Physical therapy, for example, can help to maintain strength and coordination in the patient’s muscles. This, in turn, can help to keep them as mobile as possible for as long as possible.
Experts in nutrition may also be available to help ensure the patient is getting the food that they need. The patient will also need assistance with breathing at some point, and this help will be provided with various devices. Psychological may also be provided to help the patient and their family with the emotional issues involved.
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