MS Minute with DCND

Speech Therapy Q&A

Send us a textMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and the body. While MS is often associated with mobility challenges, it can also impact speech, voice, swallowing, and cognitive communication skills. This is where speech therapy plays a vital role. Jessica Allen and Spencer Ambach are speech therapists with Kettering Health Rehab & Balance Center. They explain what speech therapy is, common misconceptions and how it can help MS patients with a variety of issues. Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.

Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs)

Send us a textDr. Derek Menkedick joins us to discuss what DMTs are and how they can help patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.

FMLA and Disability

Send us a textOne of our certified MS nursing specialists helps answer some of the most common questions she gets regarding FMLA and disability. Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Therapy

Send us a textNicole Cornett, DPT,, A physical therapist with Kettering Health is the guest in this episode of MS Minute with DCND. 1:10- Pelvic floor therapy definition1:45- Pelvic floor dysfunction and why it's prevalent with MS patients.2:35- Bowel and constipation  3:50- Muscle weakness or over activity4:15- How therapy can help5:00- What to expect during an appointment8:40- Improving the quality of life13:00- How we can practice breathing at home16:00- When to see a therapistThank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.

Fight & Learn: Rachel's MS Story

Send us a textRachel is a patient with DCND and has been living with MS for more than seven years. She walks us through her journey of finding out she had MS after waking up numb to how she has found power in accepting it. 1:00- Waking up numb!2:23- Finally getting answers7:50- Symptoms and the MS Hug10:50- How it changed her life14:50- How to learn how to be in tune with what your body is telling you16:57- Fatigue18:50- Mental and physical changes22:30- Community and how it's helped27:26: Fight and LearnThank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.