Nancy Lowenstein, MS, OTR/L, BCN Recent Publications & Presentations
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Publications: Books

Lowenstein, N (2009). Managing Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis. Demos Press, NY.

400,000 people in the U.S. alone have multiple sclerosis. Of that, 86% cite fatigue as the number one symptom of their disease. Commonly people resort to substances such as caffeine, sugar, and medications to combat fatigue with mixed results and uncertain health effects. Occupational therapists teach clients Energy Conservation Techniques to deal with their fatigue without resorting to drugs. These approaches have been shown, through research, to have positive impacts on individual's ability to deal with this debilitating symptom of MS. Professor Lowenstein's upcoming book Fighting Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Practical Ways to Create New Habits and Increase Your Energy will help individuals with MS learn techniques to assist them in having more energy to do the activities they enjoy. Many people give up doing the "fun" activities in their lives in order to get through the "must dos." This book will give them the tools to manage their time and activities in order to do both.

Read CMSC's review of this book at http://www.mscare.org/cmsc/Book-Reviews-Book-Reviews-Fighting-Fatigue-in-MS.html.

Halloran P, Lowenstein, N. (2000). Adult Case Studies Through the Health Care Continuum: A workbook for the Occupational Therapy Student. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, Inc.

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Publications: Book Chapters

Lowenstein, N. (2008). Teaching with Groups, in Lowenstein, A., D, Foord-May, L., Romano, J (eds) Teaching strategies for health education and health promotion: working with patients, families and communities. Boston, Bartlett & Jones.

Lowenstein, N. (2008). Progressive Neurological Disorders, in Lowenstein, A., D, Foord-May, L., Romano, J (eds) Teaching strategies for health education and health promotion: working with patients, families and communities. Boston, Bartlett & Jones.

Lowenstein, N., Tickle-Degnen, L. (2008). Developing an occupational therapy home program for patients with Parkinson’s disease, in Trail, M, Protas, E., Lai, E. (Eds) Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease: An evidence based treatment model. Thorofare, N.J., Slack, Inc.

Lowenstein, N. (2008). Introduction: Health Management of Older Adults and disciplinary working relationships: Section C: Teaching Interdisciplinary Teamwork, in Satin, D (Ed) Health Management for Older Adults: developing an interdisciplinary approach. New York, Oxford University Press.

Buchwald, L, Lowenstein, N., Leahy, K., Nutile, S., Pisani, A. (2008). Functioning Interdisciplinary Teams: The Mount Auburn Hospital Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center, in Satin, D (Ed) Health Management for Older Adults: developing an interdisciplinary approach. New York, Oxford University Press.

Duncombe, L, Lowenstein, N. (2002). Professional Behaviors. In K Sladyk, (Ed.), The Successful Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student (pp23-32). Thorofare, N.J. Slack, Inc.

Publications: Peer-reviewed

Lowenstein, N. A self-management approach to Parkinson’s Disease. OT Practice, 14:9, 14-16.

Publications: Monographs

Moskowitz, S, Lowenstein, N. (2005). Assistive Technology. Waltham, Ma. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New England Chapter Clinical Newsletter.

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Presentations: Peered Reviewed

Lowenstein, N. Safriel, L, Gabai, H, Burtner, P. Health and Wellness in Physical Rehabilitation. Workshop, American Occupational Therapy Association, Annual Conference, Charolotte, N.C. April, 27-30 2006

Lowenstein, N., Yarret-Slater, D. 10 Easy Ways to Lose Your License or Commit an Ethical Violation. Presentation, Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Annual Conference, Westford, MA. Oct, 21 2005.

Berger, S., Brown, M., Kaldenberg, J., Lowenstein, N. Board & Specialty Certification: What’s it all about? Presentation, Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Annual Conference, Westford, MA. Oct, 21 2005.

Guiod, L., Lowenstein, N. The Role of OT for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Marlborough, MA, October 29, 2004.

Berger, S., Lowenstein, N.. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: HELP. Presentation. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Annual Conference, Marlborough, MA. November 21, 2003

Berger, S., Lowenstein, N. Analyzing and Adapting: Making Something From Almost Nothing. Paper. American Occupational Therapy Association, Annual Conference, Miami, FL, May 5, 2002.

Berger, S, Lowenstein, N. Analyzing and Adapting: Making Something From Almost Nothing. Workshop, Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Annual Conference, Marlborough, MA. November 1, 2001.

Lowenstein, N. The ADA & Fieldwork: Let’s Talk About It! Presentation, Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Marlborough, MA., October, 9, 1998

Lowenstein, N. Level II Fieldwork: Alternative Models-Pros and Cons. Presentation, Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Annual Conference, Marlborough, MA. November 13, 1997.

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Presentations: Invited

Lowenstein, N, Piisani, A. (2009). Multiple Sclerosis: A Course for Occupational & Physical Therapists. Workshop, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Washington, DC.

Lowenstein, N. Fatigue Management. Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Chapter Conference and Annual meeting, Boxborough, MA, November 30, 2007

Lowenstein, N. Multiple Sclerosis: A Course for Occupational and Physical Therapists. Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Professional Program, Keene, NH, June 29, 2007

Lowenstein, N. Multiple Sclerosis: A course of Occupational and Physical Therapists. Central l New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Client Program, Taunton, MA, June 15, 2007

Lowenstein, N. Spring into Wellness, .Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Client Program, Portsmouth, NH, ,May 19 2007.

Lowenstein, N.. Managing Fatigue: symptom management teleconference. Pacific South Coast Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Client program, San Diego, CA. March, 2007

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Lowenstein, N., Berger, S. Occupation-based assessments for adults. Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences & Tufts University, Department of Occupational Therapy Clinicians workshop, Boston, MA, February 3, 2007.

Buchwald, L., Lowenstein, N., Pisani, A, Nutile, S, Leahy, K. Partnerships for success in the management of your MS: developing a solution based care plan. Multiple Sclerosis Association of America. Client Program, Boston, MA. October 21, 2006.

Lowenstein, N. Living independently navigating key services; role of OT for individuals with MS. Central Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Home Links Care Managers Training Workshop, Waltham, MA. October 10, 2006.

Lowenstein, N. Multiple Sclerosis: A Course for Occupational & Physical Therapists. Mid-Atlantic Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Columbia, SC. April 12, 2006

Keller, J, Lowenstein, N. Proud Parenting. Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Client Program. Waltham, MA June 15, 22, 25, 2005

Lowenstein, N. Multiple Sclerosis: A course of Occupational and Physical Therapists. Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, professional program, Brockton, MA, June 21, 2005

Lowenstein, N.. Physical Rehabilitation Specialty Certification Panel. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA. May, 2005

Lowenstein, N. Accessibility: home and work. Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Annual Meeting and Conference, Marlborough, MA, November 22, 2003

Lowenstein, N.. Managing Fatigue in Everyday Life. Central New England Chapter & Greater Connecticut Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Family Discovery Weekend, Worcester, MA, July 26, 2003.

Lowenstein, N. Multiple Sclerosis: A course of Occupational and Physical Therapists. Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Professional Program, Woburn,, MA, June 13, 2003

Lowenstein, N, Maynard, M. Gateway to Wellness; Leadership Training. Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Waltham, MA, professional program. June, 2002

Lowenstein, N., Leahy, K, Nutile, S, Pisani, A. MS Fatigue: What You Should Know. Central New England Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Consumer Program, Cambridge, MA. October 30, 2001

Duncombe, L, Lowenstein, N.. Academic Fieldwork Coordinator 101. 2-Day Workshop, American Occupational Therapy Association. Bethesda, MD, October, 1 -2, 1999

Duncombe, L, Lowenstein, N. Academic Fieldwork Coordinator 101. 2-Day Workshop, American Occupational Therapy Association. Bethesda, MD. October 23-24, 1998.

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