Kathryn Dale, PT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
A number of sclerosis (MS) is a illness that impacts the nerves within the physique. Nerves are the buildings that talk alerts from the mind to the physique and permit us all to assume, transfer, and even breathe. MS includes the lack of myelin, a cloth that covers and protects the nerves within the physique’s central nervous system. With out this myelin, nerves can’t correctly talk with one another. MS signs fluctuate from person-to- individual, relying on what a part of the nervous system is affected. Typically, one of many first indicators of MS is a change in imaginative and prescient, resembling blurry or double imaginative and prescient. Almost all individuals with MS additionally report problem strolling and problem with different practical actions resembling getting out of a chair. This illness could also be identified with an MRI, as soon as comparable situations have been dominated out. The reason for MS is unknown, however could also be linked to genetics, viral or environmental elements.
Widespread Signs, Impairments and/or Useful Limitations:
A number of sclerosis can have an effect on buildings that management motion, sensation, and/or psychological and emotional processes and individuals with MS could expertise any of the next adjustments:
- Visible adjustments, resembling blurry imaginative and prescient, double imaginative and prescient, or problem controlling eye actions
- Ache or sensation adjustments resembling numbness, tingling, burning, or “pins and needles” within the trunk, arms or legs
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Stability issues or problem strolling
- Arm or leg stiffness or muscle spasms
- Bowel or bladder issues
- Fatigue that doesn’t enhance with relaxation
- Emotional adjustments resembling temper swings, despair or apathy Problem with clear pondering or reminiscence
