Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that involves the Central Nervous system. The most common types of symptoms experienced by patients are pain, sensory deficits, fatigue, spasticity, balance, coordination, & postural deficits and mobility issues.
There are three different subcategories of this disease:
- Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS)
- Secondary-progressive MS (SPMS)
- Primary-progressive MS (PPMS)
Physiotherapy for MS patients
Physiotherapy can play a crucial role for patients with MS. Common issues that patients with MS experience are:
- Managing pain at times can be difficult
- Unsure whether exercise can be good or unsure about where you can exercise
- Difficulty walking
- Balance problem
- Coordination problem
- Inflammation in joints and muscles
- Muscle stiffness
- Unsure on what treatment can be effective so that you can do your day-to-day activities and have a better quality of life
At Merrylands Rehab Centre
At Merrylands Rehab Centre we use the most advanced facilities and treatments. As physiotherapy professionals, we are committed to provide you with the treatment that best suits your circumstances. Going through treatments for your condition can be difficult and stressful. At Merrylands Rehab Centre, we are here to provide you with the best advice and treatment for your condition.
The types of treatment we provide for MS patients include:
- Balance assessment and training
- Laser therapy
- Shockwave therapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Exercise
- Electrotherapy
- Kinesiology taping
- Rigid taping
- Dry needling
- Manual therapy and hands on treatment
If you have any further questions in relation to this condition, feel free to chat with us on our social media platforms or call us on (02) 9637 5708.