Around 400,000 people in United States of America have suffered from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and on global level there are around 2.1 million cases of MS. Multiple Sclerosis can be defined as a chronic autoimmune disease where the own cells of the body act as disease causing agents. Nerve fibres that generate and regulate nerve messages or impulses from and towards the central nervous system are very sensitive and control the functioning of different body organs. The protective layer of myelin around the nerve fibre gets damaged by the autoimmune attack which causes demyelination. Under recovery process of damaged myelin,new myelin layers are formed that cause inflammation in nerve fibres which result in neurological dis-functioning. The formation of multiple lesions in Central Nervous System may damage the nerves. This nerve damage can cause partial or complete damage to the associated organ. Multiple Sclerosis may cause muscular impairment, eyesight and vocal troubles, fatigue, headaches, temporary or permanent memory loss. The diagnostic measures to detect MS are MRI, blood tests, lumber puncture etc.
Unfortunately, science has not succeeded till now to find a full fledged treatment for Multiple Sclerosis and it can not be cured completely. Certain medications and other treatments can help to reduce the mild to severe symptoms.
The impaired body organs and abnormal movements are corrected and controlled by implementing the best techniques of Multiple Sclerosis physiotherapy.
A trained, certified and skilled MS physiotherapist formulates a patient specific physiotherapical assessment plan to train and educate patients about sustaining their treatment process independently. Well managed and well Multiple Sclerosis physiotherapy helps the patients to accomplish balanced posture and improved movements.
MS physio is implemented by the following techniques:
-Exercise helps to check the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis in early stages. Walking and slow running help to provide strength to leg muscles and stabilizes body posture Rowing machine, trade mill, aerobic training, elliptical mill are the best equipment to be used for exercises to improve muscle impairment caused by MS Sclerosis.
-Aquatic exercise has proved to be the most comfortable and effective measure to reduce the symptoms of MS. It has been supported by Multiple Sclerosis Association of America. The exercise movements in water are more easier as compared to hard grounds as water imposes less resistant than ground. The flexibility, balance and strength in muscles and body movements is gained by means of swimming. Water also acts as an adjustable platform to perform exercise, to undergo relax therapy as the temperature of water can be adjusted as per the requirement of exercise and the weather conditions. Water therapy relaxes nerves, improves blood circulation, reduces pain, fatigue and insomnia.
-Yoga and Meditation practices help to enhance the memory, regenerate the damaged nerves, improve the blood oxygen level, strengthen immunity and enable postural balance.
The above therapy must be done under the guidance of a registered physiotherapist who must be experienced in the treatment of MS patients.