164: The Missing Pieces For Treating Dystonia With Dr. Nancy Byl, PhD, PT

One of the pioneers in dystonia research and treatment joined us today on the show!  We were thrilled to sit down with Dr. Nancy Byl to hear about her fascinating career and take a tiny peek into her knowledge-filled brain. She is a leading expert on treating dystonia and has a comprehensive approach to working with individuals with dystonia that includes improving their stress, lifestyle and sleep in addition to training motor control. However, sensory processing is an often overlooked and misunderstood aspect critical to recovery. Dr. Byl believes variety and fun are key components in rehabilitation and describes interesting ways she incorporates it into all of her treatment sessions, no matter whom she’s working with. She’s a huge supporter for the physical therapy profession and continues to advocate for advancements in care, research, and access. She is an incredible role model and human being. We can’t wait for you to learn more about Dr. Byl in this episode!!