What is ALS? | Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo

What is ALS? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive condition that affects the nervous symptom and causes the loss of muscle control. Though there is currently no cure for ALS, there are treatments available that can help manage its effects.
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Mishane Hightower, RRT is a respiratory therapist at Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo in Amarillo, TX.
At Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo, we are dedicated to helping people overcome limitations caused by injury or illness. The aftermath of a stroke, spinal injury, or other debilitating condition is often the most stressful. One thing to keep in mind during this time is, it gets better from here. We have a team of knowledgeable physical, occupational, and speech therapists who work together to coordinate patient care and determine exactly what can be accomplished through treatment. Our team is ambitious, and we are often able to help patients achieve a level of recovery beyond what they believed possible.
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