Multiple sclerosis (M.S)

Multiple sclerosis (M.S) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes progressive damage to nerves all over your body. It is a neurological disease that causes your body's immune system to mistakenly attack the myelin sheath which is the protective covering on your nerve cells. 

This causes scarring which in turn decreases the nerve’s ability to transmit signals properly, affecting nerve functions around the body. Patients with multiple sclerosis often experience bouts of activity followed by periods of little or no activity. Besides fatigue, some other common symptoms are:

• Weakness 
• Dizziness
• Difficulty walking 
• Pain
• Loss of balance 
• Numbness or tingling in different parts of the body 
• And even emotional or cognitive changes 

Symptoms will vary as no two cases of MS are the same because it can affect different parts of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

There is no cure for MS and getting a multiple sclerosis diagnosis can be scary and daunting but getting the right care early can help reduce the severity of symptoms and improve your quality of life. Current treatments are aimed at reducing symptoms and usually include a combination of medical and rehabilitation management.

Physical therapy can help immensely in improving function and independence in patients with MS. Besides recommending and helping with any assistive devices the patient may need, therapists may provide massage or ultrasound treatment to relieve pain. Different exercises and stretches prescribed by the physical therapist can help improve range-of-motion and function. There are many different modalities a physical therapist can include in a patient’s treatment plans depending on their individual needs and symptoms.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational therapy we have a team of therapists that can help design a program to help manage your MS.  Incorporating treatment with one of our occupational therapists can also be valuable in helping you adapt and take part in daily tasks as you manage your symptoms. To find out more about our therapists and how we can help, give us a call. Get started with a consultation today!

Reddy Care Great Neck (Great Neck Physical Therapy): 516-829-0030
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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.