Easton resident Kate Mills, DPT, will speak at the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Support Group meeting on Saturday, March 5 at the Talbot County Free Library, 100 W. Dover Street, Easton. The meeting runs from 10 AM until Noon.
The talk will focus on how Dr. Mills helps her patients with a variety of neurological disorders–including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder, Parkinson’s, MS, and spinal cord injury—remain mobile and even active. Her talk will include a discussion of a routine she designed for an Easton Branch member that focuses on stretching, strength training and balance.
CMT is a neuromuscular disorder primarily affecting the limbs, hands and feet. Depending on which gene it is found, it can manifest itself in many different ways, even in the same family. First discovered in the 1880s, CMT could not be studied until the discovery of the Human Genome in 1990. Affecting some 2.5 million people worldwide, it is said to affect about 250 within 50 miles of Easton. There is still no cure.
Kate Mills holds a bachelor’s of science degree in kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park; a master’s degree in physical therapy and a doctorate in physical therapy, both from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her background includes two years of neurological experience in a sub-acute brain injury unit in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; five years in an acute care stroke center; and six years treating vestibular disorders in a variety of settings, including acute, sub-acute, outpatient and home care.
Raised in Centreville and now a resident of Easton, Dr. Mills practices at Peret & Moy Therapy Associates in Chester, Maryland.
The public and any interested physical therapists are welcome to attend the meeting. For further information please contact Missy Warfield, Group Leader, at “[email protected]” or at 410-820-0576.
Ruey Warfield says
Thank you ever so much for adding the picture to enhance my PR for the CMT meeting. I do so appreciate your help in spreading the word about the group and the disease. RMW