Physiotherapy For Multiple Sclerosis
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? This is a condition that results in extensive nerve damage that disrupts communication between the brain and the body.
The progressiveness and severity of this condition varies from person to person, however, symptoms can be managed through the help of physiotherapy.
Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness in CityPlace, Downtown, Corktown, Etobicoke-Royal York, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Trinity Bellwoods Dundas West, and Vaughan, ON specializes in treatment for patients living with multiple sclerosis. Our team offers a combination of hands-on and equipment based exercise to help patients maximize their functional abilities and lead as full a life as possible.
If you or a loved one is living with multiple sclerosis, contact our clinic today to schedule a consultation.
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis is defined as “a disease that involves the loss of myelin, a material that covers and protects the nerves in the body’s central nervous system. Without myelin, nerves cannot properly communicate with each other. Symptoms affect structures that control movement, sensation, and mental and emotional processes.”
This condition is chronic and progressive, and there is currently no known cure. MS typically is not fatal, however the complications it causes can vary frommoderate to severe. Many people with MS have difficulty with daily function, are at ahigher risk of falls, and struggle with their mobility.
Managing MS alone can be difficult. At Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness, we can be your partners in managing symptoms and maximizing quality of life.
Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
The symptoms of multiple sclerosis differ depending on what part of a person’s nervous system has been affected. Symptoms include:
- Persistent Fatigue
- Loss of strength and balance
- Changes in walking and gait
- Vertigo
- Dizziness
- Difficulty speaking and swallowing food/drink
- Incontinence and Frequency of the bladder
- Muscle stiffness and/or spasms
- Memory and cognitive issues
- Blurred vision
The frequency and severity of MS symptoms of MS can come and go. After a relapse, some patients may experience more disability and pain.
A physiotherapist can help you to take advantage of periods of remission when the disease is not at its worst, and help you to build up more strength before a possible relapse occurs.
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How Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness Can Help
Physiotherapy is highly recommended for MS patients upon diagnosis to manage mild symptoms and slow down the disease’s overall progression.
At Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness in CityPlace, Downtown, Corktown, Etobicoke-Royal York, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Trinity Bellwoods Dundas West, and Vaughan, ON, our therapists have experience managing the symptoms that result from multiple sclerosis, and many other neurological and movement disorders. Our clinic provides one-on-one treatment and focuses on improving physical function so that patients with multiple sclerosis can live as independently as possible.
Physiotherapy at Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness for our patients with MS will revolve around the management of symptoms and building up strength.The goal is to perform their jobs and live their lives as independently as possible.
At the typical first appointment, a physiotherapist at Foundation Physiotherapy & Wellness will conduct a thorough examination to determine your baseline ability of movements, strength and function. We may ask you to perform certain movements to measure your levels of balance, coordination, and your gait.
We will learn about your pain levels and limitations. For example, are there tasks you find difficulty performing, such as getting dressed or getting in and out of a car?
After your assessment, the physiotherapist will create an treatment program that is specific to your needs, condition, and physical goals. They will work with you one-on-one to manage the symptoms of MS and maintain as much of your progress as possible. The treatment plan may also include referrals to other practitioners such as chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopath and psychotherapy
