Multiple Sclerosis: Rehabilitation Programs: Why Is Rehabilitation Important If I Have Ms

Multiple Sclerosis: Rehabilitation Programs
Introduction
What kind of rehabilitation will I need?
Why is rehabilitation important if I have MS?
How can rehabilitation reduce symptoms of MS?
Where can I learn more about rehabilitation and MS?
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Why is rehabilitation important if I have MS?

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Rehabilitation may help you live a more productive life, especially if your symptoms are constant or severe. Physical and occupational therapies may help keep you mobile, speech therapy may help you continue to communicate well, and cognitive retraining may help with memory and organization. All types of rehabilitation will be tailored to fit your specific needs.

A primary goal of physical therapy is to help prevent physical complications that may occur with MS such as contractures (abnormal shortening of muscles) or pressure sores (bedsores) if you are immobile.

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Last updated:	February 28, 2008
Author:	Monica Rhodes
Reviewed By:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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