{"id":4567,"date":"2026-08-21T11:20:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/?page_id=4567"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:20:58","slug":"multiple-sclerosis-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/multiple-sclerosis-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4567\" class=\"elementor elementor-4567\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62cd058 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62cd058\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1de115 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1de115\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-injury-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports injury clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4060\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/back-and-neck-pain-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Back and neck pain clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4061\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shoulder-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shoulder clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4062\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hip-and-knee-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hip and knee clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4063\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/foot-and-ankle-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Foot and ankle clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4064\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hand-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hand therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4065\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tmj-jaw-pain-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">TMJ (jaw pain) physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4066\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/vestibular-dizziness-vertigo-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Vestibular physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/chronic-pain-management\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Chronic pain management<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4068\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fibromyalgia-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fibromyalgia rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4069\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hypermobility-eds-hsd-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hypermobility (EDS\/HSD) clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4073\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Specialist Rehabilitation<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/stroke-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Stroke rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cardiac-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4076\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/parkinsons-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Parkinson&#8217;s rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4077\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/multiple-sclerosis-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/neurological-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Neurological rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4079\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/orthopaedic-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Orthopaedic rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4080\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/joint-replacement-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Joint replacement rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4081\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fracture-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fracture rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/falls-prevention\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Falls prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/elderly-rehabilitation-frailty-programme\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Elderly rehabilitation (frailty programme)<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cancer-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cancer rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4086\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/long-covid-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Long COVID rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4087\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/respiratory-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Respiratory physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4088\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/amputee-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Amputee rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4089\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Health<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4090\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/womens-health-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Women&#8217;s health physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4091\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pelvic-floor-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4092\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pessary-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pessary clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4093\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pregnancy-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pregnancy physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/postnatal-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Postnatal rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4095\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/diastasis-recti-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4096\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/mens-pelvic-health\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4097\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/continence-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Continence clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4098\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/paediatric-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Paediatric physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4099\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/teenage-sports-injuries\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Teenage sports injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4100\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports &#038; Performance<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4101\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-massage\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports massage<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4102\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pilates\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pilates<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4104\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4106\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cycling-biomechanics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cycling biomechanics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/return-to-sport-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Return-to-sport testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/injury-prevention-programmes\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Injury prevention programmes<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/performance-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Performance screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4110\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pre-season-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pre-season screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4111\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/strength-conditioning\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Strength &#038; conditioning<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/functional-movement-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Functional movement screening<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4113\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diagnostics &#038; Technology<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4114\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shockwave-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shockwave therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4115\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/therapeutic-ultrasound\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Therapeutic ultrasound<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/ultrasound-guided-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4117\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/digital-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Digital gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/movement-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Movement analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/force-plate-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Force plate testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4121\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/grip-strength-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Grip strength testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4123\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/workplace-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Workplace ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4124\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/home-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Home ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4125\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/wearable-movement-monitoring\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Wearable movement monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4126\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tele-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Tele-rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4127\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" 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Some people experience weakness or stiffness, while others may notice changes in balance, walking, coordination or physical endurance.<\/p><p>Fatigue can also make everyday activities more difficult, even when strength and mobility remain relatively good.<\/p><p>Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation focuses on maintaining physical ability, managing movement-related symptoms and helping you remain as active and independent as possible. Treatment is adapted to your symptoms, current ability and the way MS affects your daily life.<\/p><h2><b>What is multiple sclerosis rehabilitation?<\/b><\/h2><p>MS is a neurological condition that can affect communication between the brain, spinal cord and the rest of the body.<\/p><p>Because different areas of the nervous system can be affected, symptoms vary considerably between individuals.<\/p><p>Physiotherapy and rehabilitation may help with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking and mobility<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle weakness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stiffness and muscle tightness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Coordination<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Physical fitness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Transfers and everyday movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Falls risk<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Confidence with activity<\/li><\/ul><p>Rehabilitation does not treat the underlying MS itself. Its role is to help you manage the physical effects of the condition and maintain useful movement and function.<\/p><h2><b>When physiotherapy may help<\/b><\/h2><p>An assessment may be useful if you are experiencing:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced walking distance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Weakness in one or both legs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Falls or near falls<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle stiffness or spasms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty using stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Changes in coordination<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty getting up from a chair<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced physical stamina<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue during everyday activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Foot dragging while walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty exercising<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced confidence outdoors<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Changes in mobility after a relapse<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty returning to activity after a period of reduced movement<\/li><\/ul><p>Physiotherapy can also be useful when mobility remains relatively good but you would like guidance on exercise, strength and maintaining physical fitness.<\/p><h2><b>What happens during your first appointment?<\/b><\/h2><p>Your first appointment begins with a discussion about your MS, current symptoms and how they affect everyday life.<\/p><p>The physiotherapist may ask about:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your current mobility<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking difficulties<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Falls or near falls<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle stiffness or spasms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Changes in strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Previous relapses<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Current exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mobility aids or braces you use<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Work and household activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Other medical conditions<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">What symptoms vary throughout the day<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">What you would like to improve or maintain<\/li><\/ul><p>The physical assessment may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Leg and upper-body strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Joint movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle stiffness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Coordination<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standing from a chair<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stepping and turning<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">General physical endurance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Everyday movements that have become difficult<\/li><\/ul><p>The assessment helps establish a realistic starting point for rehabilitation.<\/p><h2><b>What rehabilitation may include<\/b><\/h2><p>Treatment depends on the symptoms and physical difficulties identified during the assessment.<\/p><h2><b>Strengthening exercises<\/b><\/h2><p>Muscle weakness can make walking, stairs and everyday tasks more tiring.<\/p><p>Exercises may focus on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Legs and hips<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Calves<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Trunk and core muscles<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shoulders and arms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">General whole-body strength<\/li><\/ul><p>The programme can begin at a manageable level and gradually progress.<\/p><h2><b>Balance exercises<\/b><\/h2><p>MS can affect balance and coordination, which may make uneven surfaces, turning or crowded environments more difficult.<\/p><p>Balance exercises may involve:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standing in different positions<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stepping<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reaching<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Turning<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Changing direction<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking around obstacles<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Practising uneven surfaces<\/li><\/ul><p>The exercises will be selected according to your current ability and falls risk.<\/p><h2><b>Walking rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p>Walking difficulties can have several causes, including weakness, stiffness, fatigue, balance problems or reduced coordination.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may focus on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Step length<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Foot clearance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking speed<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Turning<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Endurance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Outdoor mobility<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking with an appropriate aid where needed<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim is to make walking as safe and practical as possible for your daily routine.<\/p><h2><b>Mobility and flexibility<\/b><\/h2><p>Stiff muscles or reduced movement can make normal activity more difficult.<\/p><p>Mobility exercises may be used to maintain useful movement through the hips, knees, ankles, shoulders and trunk.<\/p><p>Stretching may also be included where muscle stiffness is restricting movement.<\/p><h2><b>General physical conditioning<\/b><\/h2><p>Reduced activity can gradually affect cardiovascular fitness and physical endurance.<\/p><p>Walking, cycling, gym-based exercise or other suitable activities may be used to help maintain general fitness alongside more specific rehabilitation.<\/p><h2><b>Home exercise programme<\/b><\/h2><p>You may receive a programme to complete between appointments.<\/p><p>Exercises can be kept simple and adjusted according to your strength, fatigue and mobility.<\/p><h2><b>Walking with MS<\/b><\/h2><p>Walking can be affected differently from person to person.<\/p><p>You may notice:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shorter steps<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">One leg becoming tired more quickly<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A foot catching the ground<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced walking speed<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty walking longer distances<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Increased stiffness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Unsteadiness when turning<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking becoming harder when fatigued<\/li><\/ul><p>The assessment will look at what is contributing to your particular walking difficulty.<\/p><p>Treatment may then combine strengthening, balance, coordination and walking practice rather than concentrating on one symptom alone.<\/p><h2><b>Foot drop and reduced foot clearance<\/b><\/h2><p>Some people with MS find it difficult to lift the front of the foot sufficiently while walking.<\/p><p>This may cause the toes to catch the floor and can increase the effort required to walk.<\/p><p>Physiotherapy may assess:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ankle strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Leg movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking pattern<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How often the foot catches the ground<\/li><\/ul><p>Exercises may help where weakness and movement control can be improved.<\/p><p>In some cases, an ankle support, orthotic device or other walking aid may also be considered as part of the wider rehabilitation plan.<\/p><h2><b>Managing fatigue<\/b><\/h2><p>Fatigue is a common and sometimes significant part of MS.<\/p><p>It may not feel the same as normal tiredness and can affect concentration and physical activity even after adequate rest.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may help you find a more manageable balance between movement, exercise and recovery.<\/p><p>This can involve adjusting:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking distance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise duration<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Number of exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Work or household tasks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Rest periods<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">More physically demanding activities<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim is not to avoid activity because of fatigue, but to use your available energy more effectively.<\/p><h2><b>Pacing your activity<\/b><\/h2><p>It can be tempting to complete as much as possible when you have more energy.<\/p><p>However, repeatedly doing too much and then needing a long recovery period can make activity difficult to manage consistently.<\/p><p>Pacing may involve breaking larger activities into smaller sections and planning demanding tasks around times when your energy is usually better.<\/p><p>As your strength and fitness improve, the amount of activity you can manage may gradually increase.<\/p><h2><b>Exercise and MS<\/b><\/h2><p>Having MS does not automatically mean that exercise should be avoided.<\/p><p>Appropriate physical activity can form an important part of maintaining strength, fitness and mobility.<\/p><p>Depending on your current ability, exercise may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength training<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cycling<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Swimming<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gym exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance work<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pilates-style exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mobility exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Other recreational activities<\/li><\/ul><p>The most suitable programme is one that provides enough challenge to support physical fitness without repeatedly causing excessive fatigue.<\/p><h2><b>Heat and exercise<\/b><\/h2><p>Some people with MS find that symptoms temporarily become more noticeable when they become very warm.<\/p><p>This may happen during:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hot weather<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Warm environments<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hot baths or showers<\/li><\/ul><p>If heat affects you, exercise may need to be adapted.<\/p><p>This could involve using a cooler environment, taking appropriate breaks, staying hydrated or changing the timing and intensity of exercise.<\/p><p>The aim is not necessarily to avoid exercise, but to find a way of remaining active that suits how your body responds.<\/p><h2><b>Muscle stiffness and spasticity<\/b><\/h2><p>MS can sometimes cause muscles to feel unusually tight or stiff.<\/p><p>For some people this is mild, while for others it can affect walking, sleep, positioning or everyday movement.<\/p><p>Physiotherapy may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gentle movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stretching<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Positioning<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standing or weight-bearing<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Advice for carers where assistance is required<\/li><\/ul><p>It is important to understand how stiffness affects your movement before trying to remove it completely. In some situations, a degree of muscle stiffness may actually help someone stand or transfer.<\/p><p>Treatment is therefore based on function as well as the level of tightness.<\/p><h2><b>Balance and falls<\/b><\/h2><p>Changes in sensation, strength, coordination or fatigue can all affect balance.<\/p><p>You may feel less confident:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">On uneven ground<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">In the dark<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">When turning<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">On stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">In crowded environments<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">When walking while carrying something<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">When you are tired<\/li><\/ul><p>A falls assessment can help identify which factors are most relevant.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may include balance exercises, strengthening, walking practice and advice about mobility aids where appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>Strength and physical capacity<\/b><\/h2><p>When MS makes movement more difficult, it is understandable to become less active.<\/p><p>However, long periods of reduced activity can lead to additional weakness and loss of fitness.<\/p><p>This can make everyday tasks even more demanding.<\/p><p>Strengthening may focus on practical activities such as:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standing from a chair<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Carrying<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Getting on and off the floor<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Household activities<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim is to maintain enough physical capacity for the activities that matter to you.<\/p><h2><b>Coordination<\/b><\/h2><p>MS can sometimes affect the accuracy and control of movement.<\/p><p>You may notice that movements feel less smooth or that tasks requiring coordination take more concentration.<\/p><p>Depending on your symptoms, rehabilitation may include controlled exercises involving:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reaching<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stepping<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Foot placement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hand and arm movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Changing direction<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><\/ul><p>Exercises can begin slowly and become more challenging as appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>Getting up from a chair<\/b><\/h2><p>Weakness, stiffness and balance problems can make standing from a chair more difficult.<\/p><p>Treatment may look at:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Foot position<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Moving your body forwards<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Leg strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Chair height<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Repeated practice<\/li><\/ul><p>Strengthening can then be used to make the movement easier and reduce the amount of assistance required where possible.<\/p><h2><b>Using stairs<\/b><\/h2><p>Stairs require strength, balance and coordination.<\/p><p>If stairs have become difficult, rehabilitation may involve:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Leg strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Step exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance work<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Practising controlled lowering<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using a handrail appropriately<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Building endurance<\/li><\/ul><p>The approach depends on whether the main limitation is weakness, fatigue, balance or another symptom.<\/p><h2><b>Mobility aids<\/b><\/h2><p>A walking stick, frame or other mobility aid can sometimes make movement safer and less tiring.<\/p><p>Using an aid does not necessarily mean that mobility is becoming permanently worse.<\/p><p>For some people, an aid allows them to:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walk further<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Conserve energy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduce falls<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Move independently<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Remain active outside the home<\/li><\/ul><p>The type and height of the aid are important, and an assessment can help determine what is appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>Braces and orthotic support<\/b><\/h2><p>Some movement difficulties may benefit from additional support.<\/p><p>For example, a brace around the ankle may sometimes help when weakness makes it difficult to clear the foot while walking.<\/p><p>Not everyone requires a brace, and the decision should consider:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Joint movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking pattern<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Skin condition<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Comfort<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Everyday mobility needs<\/li><\/ul><p>Where appropriate, physiotherapy may work alongside orthotic or specialist services.<\/p><h2><b>Maintaining independence<\/b><\/h2><p>MS rehabilitation is not only about completing exercises.<\/p><p>Treatment should help with the movements required in everyday life.<\/p><p>Your goals may involve:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Getting out of bed<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dressing<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking around the home<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cooking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shopping<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Travelling<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Working<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercising<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Caring for family members<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Participating in hobbies<\/li><\/ul><p>Rehabilitation can be developed around these priorities.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to or maintaining work<\/b><\/h2><p>MS symptoms can affect both physically demanding and desk-based jobs.<\/p><p>Difficulties may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Prolonged standing<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sitting for long periods<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lifting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Concentration<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Travelling to and from work<\/li><\/ul><p>Rehabilitation may focus on the physical demands of your role while also helping you manage fatigue and activity across the working day.<\/p><p>Where appropriate, occupational therapy or workplace adjustments may also be helpful.<\/p><h2><b>Relapses and rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p>Some forms of MS involve relapses where new symptoms appear or previous symptoms become significantly worse for a period of time.<\/p><p>A relapse can temporarily affect:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Coordination<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Everyday independence<\/li><\/ul><p>Once medically appropriate, rehabilitation may help rebuild physical ability and confidence following a relapse.<\/p><p>The programme may need to begin at a lower level than before and gradually progress as recovery continues.<\/p><p>A new or significant change in neurological symptoms should be discussed with your MS medical team rather than assumed to be something that exercise alone should address.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to activity after a period of reduced mobility<\/b><\/h2><p>Illness, relapse, injury or fatigue may lead to a period where you are much less active.<\/p><p>Even a temporary reduction in activity can affect strength and endurance.<\/p><p>When returning to exercise, it may be useful to begin below your previous level.<\/p><p>Progress may involve gradually increasing:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise time<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Number of repetitions<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Resistance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standing activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Everyday physical tasks<\/li><\/ul><p>Returning gradually can make the programme easier to sustain.<\/p><h2><b>Better and more difficult days<\/b><\/h2><p>MS symptoms can vary.<\/p><p>On some days, movement and exercise may feel relatively easy. On others, fatigue, stiffness or weakness may be more noticeable.<\/p><p>Your exercise programme does not necessarily need to be identical every day.<\/p><p>You may have:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A standard programme<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A reduced programme for more difficult days<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ways to remain gently active during periods of increased fatigue<\/li><\/ul><p>Having options can make it easier to continue rehabilitation without feeling that every difficult day represents a setback.<\/p><h2><b>Maintaining mobility over time<\/b><\/h2><p>MS is a long-term condition, and physical needs may change over time.<\/p><p>Earlier rehabilitation may focus more heavily on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Maintaining fitness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Staying active<\/li><\/ul><p>If mobility becomes more difficult, treatment may increasingly focus on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking aids<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Transfers<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Falls prevention<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Positioning<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Maintaining joint movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Managing stiffness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Conserving energy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Maintaining independence<\/li><\/ul><p>The rehabilitation plan can therefore change as your priorities change.<\/p><h2><b>Working with other healthcare professionals<\/b><\/h2><p>MS can affect areas beyond mobility and movement.<\/p><p>Depending on your symptoms, your healthcare team may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Neurologists<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">MS specialist nurses<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Occupational therapists<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Physiotherapists<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Speech and language therapists<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Orthotic services<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Rehabilitation doctors<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Psychologists<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Continence services<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Other relevant healthcare professionals<\/li><\/ul><p>Physiotherapy primarily focuses on physical movement, mobility, strength, balance and exercise.<\/p><p>Other professionals may become involved where symptoms affect communication, cognition, daily activities or other aspects of health.<\/p><h2><b>When to seek further medical advice<\/b><\/h2><p>Not every new symptom should automatically be assumed to be part of your usual MS.<\/p><p>Contact the appropriate healthcare professional if you develop:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant new weakness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New changes in vision<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New or rapidly worsening balance problems<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant changes in sensation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sudden deterioration in walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New bladder or bowel changes<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Symptoms that are clearly different from your normal pattern<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A significant injury following a fall<\/li><\/ul><p>If you think you may be experiencing an MS relapse, your MS nurse, neurologist or medical team should be contacted for appropriate assessment.<\/p><p>Sudden symptoms that could represent another medical emergency require urgent medical assessment.<\/p><h2><b>Treatment based on your goals<\/b><\/h2><p>The priorities of MS rehabilitation differ from person to person.<\/p><p>Your goal may be to:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walk further<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Improve balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Maintain strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduce falls<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Manage fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stay physically active<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Use stairs more confidently<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Return to the gym<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Continue working<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Recover following a relapse<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Maintain independence at home<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Continue hobbies and social activities<\/li><\/ul><p>Your rehabilitation plan can be developed around these goals and reviewed as your symptoms or physical ability change.<\/p><h2><b>How long will MS rehabilitation take?<\/b><\/h2><p>There is no single timeline for multiple sclerosis rehabilitation.<\/p><p>Some people may need a short period of physiotherapy to address a particular mobility problem or establish an exercise programme.<\/p><p>Others may benefit from rehabilitation at different stages as their symptoms and needs change.<\/p><p>The longer-term aim is to help you maintain as much physical ability and independence as possible while developing exercise and management strategies that can be continued outside physiotherapy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-825cab1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"825cab1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-654f464 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"654f464\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1254f elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"5a1254f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9441\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9441\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy cure multiple sclerosis?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9441\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9441\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Physiotherapy does not cure MS or change the underlying neurological condition. It can help manage physical symptoms and support mobility, strength, balance and everyday function.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9442\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9442\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Should people with MS exercise?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9442\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9442\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appropriate physical activity can be useful for maintaining strength, mobility and fitness. Exercise should be adapted to your current ability, symptoms and fatigue.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9443\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9443\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What if I become very tired after exercise?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9443\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9443\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme may need to be adjusted. Exercise should challenge you appropriately without repeatedly leaving you unable to manage normal activities afterwards.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9444\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9444\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy help with walking?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9444\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9444\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Physiotherapy can assess factors such as weakness, stiffness, balance, coordination and fatigue that may be affecting your walking and develop rehabilitation around those findings.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9445\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9445\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy help with muscle stiffness?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9445\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9445\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapy may include movement, positioning, stretching and strengthening to help manage stiffness and maintain useful mobility.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9446\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9446\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Should I use a walking stick or frame?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9446\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9446\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depends on your mobility and balance. A suitable mobility aid may improve safety, independence or walking endurance for some people. An assessment can help determine whether one would be useful.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9447\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9447\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy help after an MS relapse?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9447\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9447\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation may help rebuild strength, mobility and confidence after a relapse once the appropriate medical assessment and treatment have taken place.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9448\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9448\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I still go to the gym?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9448\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9448\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people with MS can continue gym-based exercise. The programme may need to be adapted according to strength, balance, fatigue and heat sensitivity.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9449\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9449\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will I receive exercises to complete at home?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9449\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9449\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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