Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Physiotherapy and MS

Physiotherapy can be of great benefit to people with Multiple Sclerosis. A qualified physiotherapist can help you in a variety of ways:

Preventing loss of mobility
Helping you manage with symptoms like fatigue and tremors
Improving strength
Improving balance
Reducing the risk of falls
Provision of some appropriate maintenance exercises for you to carry out
Managing tone and tightness in muscles

Symptoms of MS

Multiple Sclerosis can affect people in very different ways, some common symptoms are:

Foot drop
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Joint stiffness
Loss of sensation or tingling in the hands and/or feet
Poor core stability
Visual impairment

There are several different categories of MS which are used to describe the previous pattern of symptoms that a patient has experienced. This then helps to predict the future patterns of the condition and inform treatment options. Some patients have months or even years between relapses.

Categories of Multiple Sclerosis

Relapsing remitting
Secondary progressive
Primary progressive
Progressive relapsing

How can Complete Neuro Rehab help with managing symptoms from MS?

We start by completing an assessment so that we can best meet your needs. We like to encourage and support you to set realistic treatment to improve your physical ability or reduce deterioration in functional capacity. We ensure that you continue to gain benefit from sessions with us by regularly reviewing and adjusting your rehabilitation programme as you progress.

At Complete Neuro Rehab we are experienced in assessment for and the set-up of FES (functional electrical stimulation). This is a treatment that has been well documented by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) as beneficial for people with MS. A full assessment would need to take place by our Physiotherapist in order to determine if FES is appropriate for you.

Typical MS treatment may consist of the following:

Assessment of your condition
Formulation of a rehabilitation programme specific to you
FES (Functional electrical stimulation)
Regular re-assessment of your rehabilitation goals
Core stability / Pilates based exercise
Positioning assessment and advice
Postural assessment

Further support can be found through the MS Society where you can find information on local support groups and online communities.

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Types of Muscular Dystrophy

Friedreich’s Ataxia

Friedreich’s ataxia causes nervous system damage and movement problems. It usually begins in childhood and leads to impaired muscle coordination (ataxia) that worsens over time.

Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy is a condition that mainly affects skeletal muscles, which are the muscles used for movement. Affected individuals show muscle weakness soon after birth.

Becker Muscular Dystrophy

This muscular dystrophy is caused by a deficiency of dystrophin, a protein that helps strengthen muscle fibres and protect them from injury. It appears primarily in males between ages 11 and 25.

Duchenne Mucular Dystrophy

DMD is the most common form of muscular dystrophy among children and only affects boys. DMD is caused by a deficiency of dystrophin, a protein that helps strengthen muscle fibres and protect them from injury.

Multiple Sclerosis