This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michelle Woodbury about stroke rehabilitation and emotional support. Dr. Woodbury is a Professor and Occupational Therapist in the College of Health Professions at MUSC.
TRANSCRIPT:
Conner: I’m Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio with Health Focus here at the radio studio for the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Research is underway in South Carolina to make emotional support more available to survivors of stroke. Doctor Michelle Woodbury is here to talk about the details. Doctor Woodbury is a Professor and occupational therapist in the College of Health Professions at MUSC. Doctor Woodbury, we know that occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy are all important parts of a stroke rehab program. Why do you believe emotional support is beneficial at that time as well?…