Introduction to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation​​ for FSHD, Dr. Cristina Shea, UMass FSHD 360

Cristina Shea, MD, is a physiatrist (physical rehabilitation doctor) with a particular interest in neuromuscular conditions. Her goal is to help individuals living with physical disability maximize function and quality of life. Dr. Shea completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Neuromuscular Fellowship at MGH/Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. During her training, she met many patients with physical symptoms leading to mobility limitation. Now as a physician at Spaulding and the Brigham she hopes to help patients best address these symptoms. This may include combining different types of therapy, medications, mobility aids, bracing, and/or injections.
Co-hosted by the UMass Wellstone Center for FSHD and the FSHD Society
FSHD research and drug development is in a new era. Do you know what’s happening and how this might impact your life? Here’s your chance to hear from the research and advocacy leaders in New England, as well as from biopharmaceutical companies that are working on FSHD therapies. Get answers to your questions about your health, maintaining optimal function through physical therapy, exercise, assistive devices, and more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet patients and families and network with FSHD Society leaders and activists in our community!