ALS Center of Excellence

Pranger ALS Clinic

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Clinic

We are an ALS Association Certified Center of Excellence, which means we are recognized as the best in the field with regard to knowledge of and experience with ALS. Within our clinic, we use a multidisciplinary team approach, allowing patient visits to be comprehensive while reducing the need for multiple visits.

Services provided include:

  • Respiratory therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Nutrition services
  • Social work consultations
  • Genetic counseling

These therapies are crucial to maintain and/or improve function and reduce fatigue. We tailor and alter treatments, as needed, throughout a patient’s life. In addition to providing medical care, we also provide psychological support and education for patients and their families. We want ALS patients to be able to stay in their own homes for the duration of their disease. We also help you with preparations and strategies for the progression of the disease, so you can make your own decisions and maintain control over your life.

We know that some patients are not fully covered by health insurance or have limited insurance and large co-pays. With ALS, there are many assisted devices for patients that may not be available to them due to financial reasons. We have a loaner closet for these patients so everyone, regardless of insurance, can use and benefit from these devices.

The Multidisciplinary Approach

Research has shown that active, aggressive management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis enhances patient survival, and that’s exactly what we do in the University of Michigan’s Multidisciplinary ALS Clinic.

The U-M multidisciplinary team assesses the needs of each patient and develops an individualized care plan that addresses every step of the ALS journey. Once a patient is diagnosed with ALS, our team immediately begins its work implementing a wide array of clinical services designed to assist families and maximize patient health and function, including:

  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Nutrition
  • Speech and swallowing
  • Respiratory evaluations
  • Social work
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Organizations

  • ALS Association
  • ALSA-Michigan Chapter
  • Ann Arbor Active Against ALS
  • ALSA-Northern Ohio Chapter
  • ALS of Michigan
  • National ALS Registry
  • Northeast ALS Consortium
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association

Services

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  • Social Security Benefits

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  • U-M Stem Cell Research
  • Center for Stem Cell Biology
  • Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
  • Society for Stem Cell Research

RSS Research News

  • Research on aging expands at U-M with $15M in new grants
  • U-M to Conduct Clinical Trial to Test AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Michigan Medicine and three other medical centers receive $7 million for COVID-19 outpatient convalescent plasma therapy trial

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Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-936-4000
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    • What Is ALS?
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    • National Advisory Board
    • Faculty & Staff
    • ALS Center of Excellence Brochure
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    • Services
    • Your Visit to the ALS Clinic
    • Patient Portal
    • Durable Medical Equipment
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Research
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    • Clinical Trials
    • Observational Studies
    • Stem Cell Trial
    • Our Publications
    • Participate in Research at U-M
  • News
  • Patient Care Guide
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    • Nutrition
    • Living with ALS
    • Mobility & Independence
    • Patient & Family Support
  • Contact
  • NeuroNetwork
  • Make A Gift