Multiple Sclerosis
How Can We Help?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms vary greatly from patient to patient, ranging from sporadic flare ups where the patient can live mostly unaffected, to significant, constant, and progressively debilitating symptoms.
Symptoms of MS can be any combination of the following:
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Motor control – muscular spasms and problems with weakness, coordination and balance
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Fatigue
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Other neurological symptoms – including vertigo, pins and needles, neuralgia and visual disturbances
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Continence problems – including bladder incontinence and constipation
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Neuropsychological symptoms – including memory loss, depression and cognitive (thought-related) difficulties.
Here at Able Physiotherapy, we strive to understand the needs of each patient by discussing these with family, carers and patients alike. With this information, we will tailor make a program . As always we will discuss the most realistic approach to be able to tackle your difficulties. Therefore we completely tailor the program to suit you and the potential side effects/symptoms you may be experiencing. Our team of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists are able to prescribe the correct frequency, dosage and intensity of exercise to complement your medical treatment plan, to make sure you can function to your potential!
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. The central nervous system is part of the body’s communication system. It is made up of the brain, spinal cord and the optic nerve. Scars appear in the central nervous system as inflammation created by the body’s immune system cells breakdown myelin, the insulating material that covers the nerve fibres. This can result in impairment of motor, sensory and cognitive functions to varying levels of extent.
NDIS
You may be eligible to claim under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
NDIS is a scheme that provides a government assisted allowance for various services including physiotherapy, exercise physiology and personal training. Please check with the NDIS to see if you are eligible.
How do i get started?
Simply call or email our friendly staff, and we can organise a time for an initial obligation-free phone consult to see if our services are right for you